Students who have experienced sex-based discrimination at school may be able to file a Title IX claim against their university. Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972, bans schools or institutions that receive federal funding from discriminating against...
For survivors of sexual abuse, choosing to file a lawsuit can be the first step in receiving justice. However, lawsuits take time to end. You might have heard that settlements are a quick way to resolve a case. While settling can be faster than going to trial, it can...
In recent years, survivors of sexual abuse have been seeking justice in unprecedented numbers. Unfortunately, it still remains rare for abusers to be held accountable for their actions. However, each survivor that brings litigation against an abuser can encourage...
For survivors of sexual abuse, it can be hard to speak out. Abuse at the hands of a member of your church may be hard to grapple with. For many, churches are a place of comfort and happiness. Once that security’s taken away, survivors may feel like it’s...
People who have been sexually abused in another state may feel like there aren’t any options. Dealing with filing a police report or a civil suit may feel overwhelming for survivors, especially if they have to do so outside of their home state. Luckily, there are...
If you are sexually abused during your time at a university, and your school doesn’t help you, you may wonder if you can sue. Often, survivors ask their school for help after sexual abuse and may not get the help they need. If a university ignores your requests...
