There is help for survivors of sexual assault. The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) has 11 accredited Sexual Assault Centers in Louisiana. From LaFASA’s website – “Local sexual assault centers are an essential resource for survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. These local organizations are supporting people through a very vulnerable time in… Read More
Posts Categorized In: Child Sex Abuse
Victims’ Rights: Child Abuse and Sexual Assault
Figures from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) show that on average there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. In 2016, Child Protective Services agencies substantiated that 57,329 children were subjected to sexual abuse. Abuse of children, whether sexual, physical, or… Read More
Bishop Malone Resigns Over Hidden Files about Abusive Priests
Here is evidence of more cover-up by the Catholic Church on clergy sexual abuse. The Church needs to have complete transparency. Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, New York, resigns after his hidden files about abusive priests is revealed. Here’s an NPR article about his resignation – “Buffalo NY Bishop Resigns Amid Controversy Over Clergy Abuse.”… Read More
Reception for Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro
Kristi Schubert recently attended a reception for Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. AG Shapiro has previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and as chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. As the Attorney General, his office investigated allegations of sexual abuse by the Catholic Church. The resulting grand jury report alleged the… Read More
STAR’s Champions of Change Gala
LLF attorney Kristi Schubert recently attended the 2nd Annual Champions of Change Gala in New Orleans “to honor survivors and allies who shattered the silence of sexual assault this year.” Kristi was “proud to have known and worked with keynote speaker Angela Lore throughout her journey to confront her perpetrators.” Louisiana’s STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness… Read More
Million Dollar Judgment
Kristi S. Schubert of Lamothe Law Firm recently received a judgment in an amount greater than $1 Million on behalf of a minor child who was sexually abused by a trusted adult. The child was under the age of 13 at the time of the abuse. The award followed a full trial on the merits… Read More
New Lawsuits Filed by LLF Against Archdiocese of New Orleans
Lamothe Law Firm has recently filed two more lawsuits against the Archdiocese of New Orleans. We allege that our clients, while minor children attending Madonna Manor in the 1970’s, were molested by a priest of the Church and were physically abused by nuns. Read the recent New Orleans Advocate newspaper article by journalist Ramon Antonio… Read More
Keep Your Children Safe from Predators While Trick-or-Treating
How do you protect your children from child sex offenders? You and your children should know the basics about strangers and personal safety. Teach your kids to never talk to strangers. Be wary of older children or adults who want to spend a lot of time alone with your child. Most children are sexually abused… Read More
Reform Legislation to Expand Statutes of Limitation for Reporting Sex Crimes
According to this New York Times article, “I Want to Be Heard: Adult Victims Demand New Rights,” many states have expanded their statute of limitation for both adult and child sex crimes. States like Montana have opened one year windows for suits against institutions who harbored sex abusers and New York is considering legislation for… Read More
Sexual Trauma Counseling and Advocacy Resource
STAR or Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response is a nonprofit organization committed to serving youth and adult survivors of sexual trauma. STAR has a mission: “To support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response and create social change to end sexual violence.” Advocacy and Counseling Provided to Survivors Some of the services provided at no… Read More
