In 2018, the oil and gas rig industry employed over 140,000 people. The oil industry certainly pays well, but the high pay doesn’t come without risk. In any occupation, work injuries can occur. In the oil industry, severe work conditions can quickly turn everyday work into a life-changing or fatal occurrence. Several factors make working… Read More
Two New Orleans Archdiocese Clergy Accused of Molestation Can Be Deposed
2 Accused Predator Priests May Be Deposed Despite New Orleans Church’s Bankruptcy Case, article by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, nola.com. The federal bankruptcy judge in the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy case has ruled that two priests accused of molesting minors decades ago, Paul Calamari and Lawrence Hecker, can be deposed regarding that… Read More
New Orleans Archdiocese Adds 7 Priests to Abuse List
Archdiocese of New Orleans prepares to add 7 Franciscan priests to their clergy abuse list, article by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times-Picayune. Members of the Franciscan Friars chapter recently released a roster of 24 priests and seven religious brothers with “substantiated child sex abuse allegations against them.” Franciscan members were added to the list “if they… Read More
Victim of Boy Scout Sexual Abuse? What Survivors Need to Know
The sex abuse scandal that erupted in the Boy Scouts of America caused turmoil and pain for many, but hopefully, it was also the beginning of healing. Any organization working with young people has a responsibility to protect those wards from evildoings. In this, the BSA failed. If you or a loved one has been… Read More
Massive Flaws in Catholic Church Abuse Prevention Plans
An independent two year study by USA Child details major inconsistences and gaps in standards for the development and implementation of safeguards against abuse in the Catholic Church. Instead of implementing an overall prevention and investigation plan, the Catholic Church has left the details up to the individual U.S. Archdioceses. Very few Archdioceses have an… Read More
Boy Scouts of America Abuse Claim: November 16, 2020 Deadline
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for bankruptcy in February of this year amid negative publicity surrounding sexual abuse cases and dwindling enrollment numbers. The bankruptcy judge over the case has now set November 16, 2020, at 5 pm EST as the deadline to file any claims against the organization, whether it be creditor or… Read More
Louisiana Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a criminal activity that steals the victim’s freedom for profit. Victims are tricked, defrauded, or physically forced to sell sex or work illegally under inhuman conditions. The International Labor Organization reports that this multi-billion-dollar criminal industry denies freedom to 40.3 million people globally. The International Labor Organization also estimates that each victim… Read More
Boy Scouts of America Abuse
Newly released documents from the Boy Scouts of America show that the BSA recorded at least 12,000 sexual abuse cases since the 1940s. The actual numbers could be much higher since sexual abuse often goes unreported. If you have suffered abuse, you are not alone. You can submit a claim to the Boy Scouts of… Read More
How AI Can Help Save Children from Sexual Predators
Safeguarding children’s rights online is a priority. A recent investigation by the New York Times showed that tech companies report more than 45 million images of sexually exploited children annually. In 2018, there were more than 18.4 million reports of online abuse of children, a 6,000-fold increase in only 20 years. And in the last… Read More
Legal Options for Human Trafficking Victims and Organizations for Survivors
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), more than 24 million people are affected by human trafficking globally, with the United States accounting for more than 10% of trafficking cases worldwide. While human trafficking affects people of all ages, genders, and races, it disproportionately affects women, children, and marginalized populations. Unfortunately, this billion-dollar industry continues… Read More
