Sexual Abuse Archives

As parents we warn our children not to talk to strangers. Yet, child sexual abuse overwhelmingly occurs when a child is molested by someone he or she knows. The violator can be a family friend, a coach, a sibling or even a parent. As the International Day for Prevention of Child Abuse approaches on November 19^th, which encompasses all types of child abuse, I feel I am obligated to share some insight on this issue as an attorney who has represented children who have been abused.