Sexual Abuse / Assault

by Mary Alexander, JD What Makes Clergy Abuse So Different?  Acts of sexual abuse are inexcusable. Acts of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, clergy, and other religious leaders are ... Read More

Technology has many benefits, but unfortunately it has its downsides as well. Advances in technology, such as the internet, help people communicate and share information more easily. But ... Read More

This topic likely comes as a surprise to many. Just the idea of abuse of this nature, between a mother and her son, is shocking to most. The idea of mother-son incest is so far out of the ... Read More

Every January since 2004, National Stalking Awareness Month has taken place to raise awareness of the impact stalking can have on its victims. Below are some stalking statistics and facts ... Read More

I had an eye-opening insight during a recent training class. We were talking about the #MeToo movement and trauma that carries forward from one generation to the next. It suddenly struck ... Read More

Asking a parent not to panic when their child discloses sexual abuse may seem unreasonable. Anger is a natural reaction to news like this, but it may not be the response that best serves ... Read More

Sexual assault refers to a variety of crimes that use sex as a weapon. Sexual assault could include rape, incest, child molestation, groping strangers on the street, and other illegal acts. People ... Read More

How is the #MeToo movement and the issues it brings up affecting you personally and professionally? Every year in Boulder, Colorado, there is an impressive Conference on World Affairs (CWA). ... Read More

There may be many emotions to sort through after experiencing sexual trauma. These emotions are typically painful, so it is natural to want to avoid them. The problem is, these emotions ... Read More

Editor’s Note: This article contains content about child sexual abuse that may be disturbing or triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse ... Read More

Editor’s note: The following article contains material that may be triggering for some readers. Names in the article have been changed. I don’t think I know a single woman who has ... Read More

Sexual assault and harassment is in the news and has us on the verge of a revolutionary new stance on the subject of power, violence, and the sexual dance between humans. We see a dramatic ... Read More