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Maryland’s Attorney General’s Report into Archdiocese of Baltimore Alleges 156 Catholic Clergy Members and Others Abused More Than 600 Children

The Report states, “[f]rom the 1940s through 2002, over a hundred priests and other Archdiocese personnel engaged in horrific and repeated abuse of the most vulnerable children in their communities while Archdiocese leadership looked the other way.”

California Police Arrest 22 Sexual Assault Suspects in March Sweep

According to the San Jose Police Department, the charges range from misdemeanor sexual assault to felony cases of sexual assault of a minor and rape, police said. The crimes were committed from as far back as 2012 to as recent as February 2023.

14-Year-Old New York Teen Robbed and Sexually Assaulted While Walking Home Alone

The defendant has been charged with 2 felony counts of robbery; 1 felony count of attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; and 3 misdemeanor counts of simple assault, theft, and indecent assault.

Federal Bureau Releases New Data on Reported Sexual Assault and Harassment in Juvenile Detention Facilities

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, of 1,762 confirmed incidents of youth being sexually harassed, abused or assaulted in juvenile facilities from 2013 through 2018, roughly 28.3% involved adult staff victimizing youth and 71.6% involved youth victimizing youth.

Following a Massive Church Scandal, Maryland Ends Time Limit on Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed legislation to end Maryland’s statute of limitations for when civil suits for child sexual abuse can be filed against institutions.

Colorado County Launches Student-Led Sexual Assault Task Force

Douglas County launches a student-led sexual assault task force from three campuses: KU, Baker and Haskell, who will come together to improve education and prevention efforts.

Doctor Charged with Sexually Abusing 2 Patients While They Were Minors

According to the indictment, Dr. Darius Paduch, a urologist at two prominent New York hospitals, told his victims the abuse was part of medical care.

New Utah Laws Require Parental Consent for Minors to Open and Maintain Social Media Accounts

As of March 1, 2024: 1. Social media companies will be required to verify the adult age of Utah residents seeking to open or maintain social media accounts; 2. Those under the age of 18 will need the consent of a parent or guardian; and 3. Companies will be required to allow parents full access to their child's account, create curfew settings that blocks access overnight, prohibit direct messages from anyone the child hasn't followed or friended, and block underage accounts from search results.