You’re facing allegations of digital sex crimes or criminal activity. Maybe the police believe you took illegal explicit pictures and videos, for instance, or perhaps they believe you talked to someone else about sex crimes committed in person. Either way, they think...

Once upon a time, charges for sexual offenses often rested solely on the word of the victim. Absent witnesses or obvious injuries, there often wasn’t any real evidence of a crime. DNA evidence has changed that. DNA molecules contain unique genetic fingerprints for...

Learning that you've been accused of molesting a child can be devastating. Your life may instantly be turned upside down based solely on the word of a child (that may or may not have been coached into saying things). Now, you can only wonder just how well that child's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Have you ever watched a child cry when a dog dies in a film? Have you ever listened to a child tell you about their conversations with their friend Billy, only to discover Billy is a stuffed rabbit? If you have, you will know that children can sometimes confuse fact...