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Foster care is intended to provide safety and stability for children who cannot remain with their biological families. These children

When a child experiences sexual abuse, the trauma does not affect them alone. Brothers, sisters, parents, and even grandparents may

One of the most misunderstood aspects of child sexual abuse is why some victims continue to protect, defend, or even

After-school programs and youth clubs are meant to provide safe, enriching environments for children. Parents trust these programs to offer

One of the most frustrating situations for survivors of child sexual abuse is when the abuser, or a negligent institution,

Filing a lawsuit for child sexual abuse is a major step toward justice, but for families, the process does not

One of the biggest concerns survivors and their families face when considering a lawsuit for child sexual abuse is privacy.

When families discover abuse, many hope criminal prosecutors will step in and pursue justice. But criminal investigations often move slowly,

In recent years, Missouri and the rest of the country have seen a powerful shift: more survivors of child sexual

Child sexual abuse cases are among the most sensitive and complex areas of law. Survivors are often very young when