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
Posts Categorized In: Sexual Assault
How to Help a Sexual Abuse Survivor
There is an epidemic of sexual abuse in our country. Statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reveal that each year in the U.S., more than 320,000 people – men and women – are sexually assaulted or raped, and 63,000 children fall victim to sexual abuse. The stark reality is that… 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.
Jesuits release list of “credible accusations” against Jesuits molesting children
The Jesuits U.S. Central and Southern Province have released a list of “credible accusations” regarding 42 members who have molested children. Many of these include Jesuits who worked at Jesuit High School in New Orleans. Information includes the list of Jesuits, details of each of the accused, and a statement from Jesuit High School. Here… Read More
What Families of Inmates Need to Know About the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Rape and other acts of sexual violence and abuse in the nation’s prisons and jails are not simply the result of individual actions by inmates or corrections officials. These horrific crimes are also the byproduct of systemic problems with how millions of Americans behind bars are housed and supervised, as well as entrenched attitudes of… Read More
2018 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Sexual Violence Activists
Lamothe Law Firm congratulates Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege who won the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to “end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.” As a law firm that represents victims of sexual abuse and violence, we support their courageous efforts to end sexual violence…. Read More
How to Spot Red-Flag Sexual Predator Behavior in the Early Stages
Our attorney Kristi Schubert’s latest article about spotting sexual predator behavior: 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 and identify red-flag behavior will help you protect your… Read More
New Orleans Hospitality Workers Commonly Encounter Sexual Assault and Harassment
National statistics regarding sexual assault, abuse, and harassment among hospitality workers are staggering. According to data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the food services and accommodation industry – restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and resorts, and other hospitality establishments – accounted for 14.2 percent of all sexual harassment claims filed with the agency… Read More
Don’t Believe the Myths about Rape
Rape myths are prejudicial, stereotyped, or false beliefs about sexual assault, victims, and aggressors. Although these myths have no factual basis and have frequently been debunked by science, some individuals in society continue to rely on these antiquated false ideas. Our attorney Kristi Schubert wrote about some myths you may have encountered, and the truths… Read More
What to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
by Kristi S. Schubert There are no “wrong” ways to respond to a sexual assault or rape. Each individual will go through their own process of psychological recovery. Whether you report a sexual assault or rape is your decision alone. The purpose of this article is to let you know some recommended things you… Read More
