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....
Sexual Abuse – Plaintiff
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,...
The long-lasting effects of sexual abuse
Far too many people in New Mexico and beyond have faced true horrors in their past. For many young people, sexual abuse may have been a real life nightmare that they endured once or possibly multiple times. In some cases, abusers are once-trusted individuals who took...
Matthew McConaughey reveals as a teen he suffered sexual abuse
It seems no one is immune to the dark proclivities of some people. Even stars such as Matthew McConaughey could not escape sexual abuse. New Mexico victims of this type of assault may find inspiration and some solace in his story. McConaughey reveals in his new book...
Some victims of sexual abuse can’t get justice from their abusers
While the criminal justice system is designed to punish individuals who break the law, it also provides a measure of justice for their victims. When that is not possible, victims may have the opportunity to hold institutions and others who may bear some legal...
Conviction for sexual abuse may not provide enough justice
Prosecutors across the country, including those here in New Mexico, do their best to put predators behind bars. Even so, a conviction for sexual abuse may not provide enough justice for the victims. In that case, civil litigation may be possible in order to pursue...
Serving in the U.S. military should not come with sexual abuse
As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, residents of New Mexico and other states agree to put their lives on the line to protect the nation and the freedoms those living here enjoy. It should not mean being in danger of becoming the victim of sexual abuse, and then a...
People detained in ICE facility claim sexual abuse
Immigration is one of many polarizing subjects across the country, including here in New Mexico. No matter which side of the topic a person comes down on, most people can agree that people held in ICE facilities awaiting a decision regarding deportation deserve to be...
The liability for sexual abuse may go beyond the perpetrator
One of the responsibilities of employers and other entities here in New Mexico and elsewhere is to safeguard those who work for them along with those who frequent the establishments they operate. For instance, schools are responsible for keeping the students, teachers...
Authority figures and sexual abuse: Is consent possible?
People in positions of authority are expected to respect that they have a measure of control over other people and not to abuse it. Sadly, that does not always happen, and some authority figures take advantage of their positions for their own personal gain. This often...