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What is Child Grooming? Sexual Abuse Attorney Lists Stages and Warning Signs of Grooming

March 26, 2024

Grooming is a gradual, stealthy process during which the groomer builds an emotional bond with the target, meaning to abuse or exploit them sexually later on....

Sexual Harassment

How to Recognize and Report Sexual Misconduct at Work

March 26, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Various state and federal laws and workplace policies protect employees from sexual harassment. Nevertheless, sexual misconduct at work still happens. Rude jokes, inappropriate remarks, and solicitation of...

Sexual Harassment

How Do You Know if Someone is Grooming You for Sexual Abuse?

March 22, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Grooming for sexual abuse can be a long, stealthy game. Groomers will usually take their time to build a relationship with their victims in person or...

Car Accident

How Much is My Irvine Car Accident Case Worth?

March 22, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

When you contact an Irvine car accident lawyer after a car crash, one of your first questions is probably, “What settlement size can I expect?” Estimating your case’s...

Child Sex Abuse

How Can You Recognize Child Sexual Abuse at School?

March 20, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Recognizing signs of child sexual abuse at school can be tricky. Unless your child lets you know what’s going on, it’s difficult to tell whether common symptoms, like...

Child Abuse

Girl Scout Abuse: Recognizing the Signs of Sexual Abuse

March 15, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Youth organizations, including the Girl Scouts, have firm policies that prohibit child neglect and abuse. The organizations also have strict reporting policies if someone suspects abuse...

Child Sex Abuse

Recognizing Priest Child Abuse and Molestation

February 15, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Everyone wants to protect their children. It is a natural instinct. Unfortunately, there are many instances where children are abused by adults they should be able...

Sexual Abuse

Your Legal Rights After Being a Victim of Sexual Abuse

January 15, 2024

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

According to statistics, around 463,000 cases of rape and sexual assault are reported each year in the United States involving victims ages 12 and above. Regrettably,...

Child Sex Abuse

Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children in Youth Sports

December 15, 2023

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Many people have never considered the possibility of sexual abuse of children in youth sports. However, when the story of Lawrence Gerard Nassar, a former doctor for USA...

Child Sex Abuse

Recognizing the Signs of Child Molestation in School

November 15, 2023

by Thomas A. Cifarelli

The unfortunate truth is that nearly 10 percent of students will experience or witness some type of sexual misconduct while they are at school. It is important that...