Did you know that in the United States a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds?…..and those are just the ones that are reported. Our paralegal, Lisa Ciuffi, recently ran the Whistle Stop Challenge to support the Southwest Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a three day, three city race along the railroad… Read More
Posts Categorized In: Child Sex Abuse
Boy Scout Child Abuse Victims
Child sexual abuse is devastating for its victims and their families. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse have been found to be approximately 10 times more likely to attempt suicide. Learning how to recognize would-be predators among your family/friends or at your child’s school, doctor’s office, sports team or other extra-curricular activity will help you protect… Read More
Broken Trust: Sexual Abuse by a Counselor or Therapist
By Kristi S. Schubert A close trusting relationship is an essential part of successful therapy. Therapists are skilled in cultivating the trust of their patients and making them feel safe to share their deepest doubts, fears, and insecurities. When this trust is used properly, it can be powerful tool in helping the patient achieve therapeutic… Read More
A Passion for Justice
The experienced attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm represent both adult and child sexual abuse victims, drawing from years of personal injury litigation success and a deep compassion for our clients and the harm they have endured.
Fighting Child Abuse and Sexual Assault if the Police Won’t Help
If you believe a child has been abused, raped, or sexually assaulted in Louisiana and your local police department is unwilling or unable to help, what do you do? Under state law, you have a number of options to help ensure the safety of the child and pursue justice. Beyond Criminal Laws: The Louisiana Children’s… Read More
What to Do Now if Your Child Has Been Sexually Assaulted at School
Sexual abuse or assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or socioeconomic status. When the victim is a child, however, it can be especially difficult to know how to respond. As more and more children report being sexually abused or assaulted in grade school and high school, it’s vital that parents take… Read More
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics in New Orleans and Louisiana
The frequency of child sexual abuse in the U.S. is difficult to quantify because often it goes unreported, but statistics – even if the underlying data is underreported – remain staggering. In 2017, of the more than 1.1 million children under the age of 18 living in Louisiana, nearly one in every 2,000 of those… Read More
Pay Attention to the Adults Your Child Knows
Ninety percent of children who are sexually abused will be abused by someone they already know and trust. Ninety-six percent of child sexual abuse perpetrators are male. Just because a person seems charming, well-liked or wealthy, do not lower your guard. Some predators are experts at seeming kind and having your child’s best interests in… Read More
Do you know how to spot sexual predator behavior?
The statistics regarding sexual abuse of children are shocking. According to data compiled by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA), one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually victimized by their 18th birthday. Sex offenders target minors because they are vulnerable and may not know that they should report what is… Read More
WVUE Fox Morning Edition Interviews Frank and Julien Lamothe
Frank and Julien Lamothe are interviewed by WVUE Fox News in New Orleans about their upcoming Baja XL adventure as Calliope Racing and their fundraiser to support Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault‘s important work and mission. See Video Here.
