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Empowering Victims Of Sexual Abuse Throughout Their Legal Journey
Albuquerque Sexual Abuse Legal Blog
Understanding whistleblower protection
Misconduct in the workplace is an all too prevalent problem. Perhaps you have been experiencing inappropriate comments from your coworkers. These events may go unaddressed if someone doesn’t say something. What is a whistleblower? A whistleblower is someone who...
How to deal with retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
If you experienced sexual harassment at work, you deserve to report it without facing consequences. Yet, if you disclosed your harasser's behavior to your supervisor or a human resources representative, you may have faced discipline instead. Many workplaces perpetuate...
Getting justice for children who suffer sexual abuse
Every child here in New Mexico and across the country deserves the chance to have a happy childhood. When an adult the child is supposed to trust steals that opportunity, the child deserves justice. Sexual abuse does much more than physical harm to a child, and the...
Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse
When New Mexico residents notice that something just is not quite right with a family member, they may try to get that person to open up and talk about what is going on. This may not be difficult when the problem is considered minor, but when it is something major...
More students face sexual abuse than the numbers indicate
Many New Mexico college students enjoy going to parties, hanging out with their friends and taking part in other campus activities. Unfortunately, some students may become victims of sexual abuse during their time at school. According to the AAUW, 89% of schools have...
Will fewer sexual abuse victims come forward after Aug. 14?
College campuses, high schools and even elementary schools here in New Mexico and elsewhere often have two faces. On the one hand, they are learning institutions that reward students for good academic performance. On the other hand, they are places where victims of...
Finding support in the aftermath of sexual assault
The first step in recovery from a traumatic event is often reaching out for support. When it comes to sexual assault, this is often vital in being able to move forward in life. Finding the help New Mexico victims need may seem like an insurmountable task since it...
Sexism in the tech industry
The tech industry continues to grow nationwide, creating the new programs and new forms of technology that we all depend on. Despite the cutting-edge developments of these businesses, the all-too-familiar problem of sexism is common in this industry. Women are...
Women aren’t the only ones to struggle with sexual abuse
Even in an enlightened society, men tend to grow up believing they are to be strong, self-reliant and tough. They are not supposed to be vulnerable to something like sexual abuse, unless it happened as a child. Even then, men are not encouraged to come forward and...
Women struggle with sexual harassment in construction
As the years pass, more women look to work in previously male-dominated industries. Construction is one of those industries. While it may be true that women can do the job just as well as men, it does not mean their coworkers appreciate it. Many women are continuously...