Category: Title IX

What You Need to Know About the Safe Sport Act

January 30, 2020 3 mins read

While abuse of minors reporting laws have already been in place for some time now, new legislation expands those laws to prevent child abuse from going unreported in youth sports. These laws also prevent the abuse from continuing when it is suspected or discovered. Our children need to be kept safe, especially when we are...

The Danger of Forced Arbitration When Used to Silence Sexual Assault Victims

June 25, 2019 3 mins read

In Aug. 2017, a 45-year-old teacher, Aimee Palmitessa, was arrested and charged with 12 felonies related to having sex with a minor. She taught at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, a $44,000 per year private academy. She was known in the school to flirt with male students and make inappropriate jokes. The specific relationship...

Why Does Sexual Violence Often Go Unreported?

March 5, 2019 3 mins read

Sexual assaults are a horrific crime that a large amount of people have unfortunately experienced. About 23 million women and 1.7 million men have suffered from rape or attempted rape during their lifetime. This is an unacceptable and terrible thing. While we cannot undo what was done, the lawyers at Thomas Law Offices can offer...

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