Anyone can accuse you of abusing your child, and they do not even have to give their name to do so. Just how easy it is was to make false allegations, was highlighted by a case two years ago against a prominent Black Lives Matter protester. When a high-profile...
When a family member accuses you of sexual abuse
If you are a parent or a step-parent, you know that raising a child can be hard work. If you and your co-parent share custody of the child, it can make things even more difficult. Kids need to go from house to house, and it can be challenging to build up any kind of...
How do federal officials investigate crimes?
As you might suspect, federal crimes are typically more serious than state crimes. Federal officials devote substantial resources to both the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes, so know that if you are arrested and charged with an offense, you need to...
Sexting could lead to criminal charges
If you have not had a lot of face-to-face contact with your boyfriend or girlfriend lately, you have probably been keeping the flame alive via your phone. It’s much easier to do this now than when your parents were young. If they wanted to keep in touch, they had to...
Memory, dissociation and traumatic events
When a traumatic event takes place, it puts a lot of stress and pressure on a person’s brain. The brain can interpret this as a type of harm and then try to protect itself. To do so, it uses a process known as dissociation. This is a form of reality detachment. The...
Can the victim of a domestic violence incident make the charges go away?
The victims’ testimony is a key point in many domestic violence cases. Even when there is other evidence, the statements the victim makes may tie everything together. They may give their statement at the scene of the incident when the police arrive or they might go to...
Why do people stay in abusive relationships?
“Most victims stay in abusive situations because they can’t afford to leave, and they return an average of 7 times because they don’t have the financial means to stay safe.” The quote is from FreeFrom CEO Sonya Passi. She is talking about victims of domestic abuse....
Did a neighbor’s report lead to a domestic violence charge?
When a neighbor overhears something or thinks they see something suspicious going on, they may be unsure what to do. Should they come to talk to you? Should they ask if anyone else saw the same thing? Should they just call the police? In cases where they suspect...
5 steps teachers can take to prevent child sex abuse allegations
If you are a teacher, the prospect of being falsely accused of sexually abusing a child has probably crossed your mind. If it hasn't, it should. While most teachers never have this problem, you've probably heard of someone who has. It is far easier to reduce the risk...
The role of consent in sexual assault cases
When two consenting adults engage in sexual conduct, it is legal. It happens frequently after dates, after people meet at social gatherings, in long-term relationships and in many other scenarios. In the vast majority of cases, this is fine and leads to no issues at...
