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Reporting Sexual Abuse: What Are Your Legal Protections?

Sexual abuse is a profound violation of personal rights, with lasting physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Survivors often face significant barriers when reporting abuse, including fear of retaliation, uncertainty about the legal process, and concerns over whether authorities will take

Understanding PTSD and Trauma After Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that can have long-lasting psychological, emotional, and physical effects. Many survivors struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that can disrupt daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Understanding PTSD and trauma after

How Therapy Can Help Sexual Abuse Survivors During Legal Proceedings

Survivors of sexual abuse face immense emotional and psychological challenges, and those challenges can be heightened when they decide to pursue legal action against their abuser or an enabling institution. The legal process can be stressful, triggering, and emotionally exhausting,