The wildfires in Northern California have had a profound impact on the lives of many. The fires burned over 100,000 acres and destroyed nearly 9400 homes and buildings. Millions of dollars were also lost by insurers as they could not value or replace what was lost. The “wildfires” are a natural disaster that have been … Read more
The Catholic Church’s child sexual abuse scandals have been ongoing for decades. The institutionalized culture of fear and hierarchy created a system that was difficult to understand, let alone overcome without help from outside resources. By the time a victim reaches adulthood, they often learn that justice is no longer an option because of statute-of-limitations … Read more
In 2011, The Boy Scouts of America was sued by an Oregon man who alleged that he had been molested when he was a scout. The complaint also included allegations against the organization’s leadership for ignoring abuse claims and failing to protect minors from sexual predators in its ranks. The “boy scout lawsuit settlement amounts” … Read more
A family recently filed a lawsuit against the Catholic Church in Baltimore, Maryland. The lawsuit alleges that over 500 priests abused children and paid $215 million to keep their silence. Now victims are demanding accountability from the church they believed would protect them instead of abusing them themselves. (As of January 10, 2019) More than … Read more