On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Jul 7, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Jul 7, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Jun 22, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Jun 2, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | May 13, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Apr 28, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
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...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Apr 21, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
Even though incarcerated individuals give up some of their rights, they do not give up the right to be free from harm, especially at the hands of jail or prison personnel here in New Mexico or elsewhere. Even so, sexual abuse still occurs, and sometimes, it is the...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Apr 17, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
For some reason, certain people think they have the right to do whatever they like to another person. Those individuals cause a great deal of damage to their victims, not just physically, but also emotionally and mentally, especially when it comes to sexual abuse. New...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Apr 16, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
The last thing most New Mexico parents would want is to let someone who hurt their children get away with it. Unfortunately, parents may receive bad advice to not pursue the matter with the courts because someone told them that no one would believe the allegations of...
On behalf of Kennedy Kennedy & Ives | Jan 17, 2020 | Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
A recent in-depth national media piece addressing the nature and scope of images depicting sexually exploited and abused children references a troubling fiction concerning them that is prevalent across the United States.Namely, that is this: Many Americans believe...
