Posts Categorized In: Julien Lamothe

According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, one in five girls and one in twenty boys will be sexually assaulted or abused before they turn 18. Sexual predators often use manipulation, coercion, and threats to “groom” their targets. They may also use these techniques to establish credibility and trust in their communities, pre-emptively… Read More

WBRZ News Investigative Unit: Dozens of new lawsuits filed against Diocese of Baton Rouge alleging sex abuse Reported by Letitia Walker and Sarah Gray Barr Louisiana legislation enables adults subjected to childhood sexual assault in Louisiana to file lawsuits against their perpetrators and the churches, schools, youth athletic leagues, medical facilities, and other organizations that… Read More

Eight Grooming Tactics Pedophile Priests Use on Abusers and Communities Sexual grooming is widely recognized as a method that abusers employ to build trust and camaraderie with potential victims. Over time, this process lowers their target’s inhibitions and helps facilitate abuse. The abuser slowly creates trust through actions that may seem harmless or kind, furthering… Read More

85 Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims Push Alexandria, La. Diocese to File Bankruptcy written by Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, a rural district, has filed for federal bankruptcy protection to begin resolving child sexual abuse claims against priests who served in the parish. The diocese has identified more than 30 former… Read More

Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims by Justo Robles, The Guardian The Diocese of Alexandria has become the latest U.S. Catholic institution to file for bankruptcy, joining more than 40 others. Bishop Robert W. Marshall stated the move for financial reorganization was necessary due to the volume of clergy sexual abuse… Read More

Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Recent investigations and high-profile court cases have revealed that sexual abuse in athletics is often systemic, enabled by cultures of silence, power imbalances, and institutional failures to protect athletes. The problem is so… Read More