Category: Sexual Abuse & Crime Victim Legal Insights

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

Sending children back to school each fall is an exciting milestone, but for many families, it also raises concerns about

Residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools are meant to provide care, structure, and support for children and teenagers facing

Field trips and school-sponsored travel are designed to enrich children’s education and provide memorable experiences. From visits to museums and

When children are abused in schools, churches, camps, or other youth-serving organizations, the immediate focus is often on the individual

Parents trust schools, camps, churches, and youth-serving organizations to carefully vet the adults placed in positions of authority over children.

Each school day, thousands of Missouri families place their trust in school buses and transportation services to safely carry children

Parents expect schools to be safe environments where children can learn and grow without fear of harm. Unfortunately, cases of