It is an unfortunate reality that many children are subjected to unwanted sexual contact from adults. Because these adults are often trusted individuals, it can be difficult for children to come forward and tell others about what is happening or has happened to them....
Month: December 2020
Federal appeals court rules for transgender student
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Florida school district violated a transgender male student’s rights over its policy barring him from using the boys’ restroom. The 2-1 majority decision says the district violated the boy’s rights under Title IX...
Shifting workplace attitudes could lead to more whistleblowing
Recent years have seen an uptick in whistleblowing cases. Part of this is due to the expansion of whistleblower protection laws. However, shifting workplace attitudes, changing demographics, and the very nature of employment itself may all be playing a role. This is...
Sexual abuse claims against Boy Scouts reach staggering number
Many parents sign their children up for activities that they believe will help them grow and learn new skills. It is likely that many New Mexico parents enrolled their children in the Boy Scouts of America over the decades thinking that their children would have fun,...
Working from home may not curb sexual harassment
Like many people in New Mexico and across the country, you may currently be working from home. If you experienced sexual harassment at the office, you likely welcomed this change. You might have thought the physical distance from your harasser would curb their...
