abuse

Adam Hamilton says Church of the Resurrection ‘wanted to get it right’ after abuse was reported at church camp in 2005

In early July, the Vatican declared that priests, deacons, bishops, and lay people who formally adhere to the teachings of the Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX, are excommunicated.

Wichita police Sgt. Jeff Swanson is part of the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has existed since 2000. In 2014, Swanson said, the task force received about 650 cyber tips. Last year it received more than 11,000.

The New York Times on Wednesday published allegations that the labor rights leader had sexually abused women and girls.

Victims of a former chiropractor were shocked when a judge released the man on bond after he was charged with 51 counts of sexual assault. They're supporting a bill endorsed by a Senate committee that requires convicted felons to be held behind bars before sentencing.

Texas keeps public in the dark on its agencies actions or inactions in child abuse and neglect deaths

Texas reports drop in child abuse and neglect deaths but the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

A bill to reduce sentences for domestic abuse survivors who "fail to protect" their children failed in the Oklahoma legislature. Prosecutors say the state law targets enablers, not victims. Advocates argue it overwhelmingly punishes mothers trapped in abusive relationships.

Researchers said teachers should be trained in trauma-informed practices and de-escalation both before and after they enter the classroom, and policymakers need to do their part by providing funding for adequate staffing and training.

Protection from abuse orders are a civil process, which means someone is not guaranteed a lawyer. Survivors who often have little legal expertise need to act as their own lawyer.