Pearson, Jessica, citing AFCC / Research Unit, Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Custody and Visitation Cases: An Empiracal Study, Report for National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (1988); Nancy Thoennes & Patricia Tjaden, The Extent, Nature, and Validity
of Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody / Visitation Disputes, 14 Child Abuse & Neglect 151 (1987).
Re W (Fact Finding: Hearsay Evidence)[2013] EWCA Civ 1374 [2014] 2FLR 703: Care proceedings — Hearsay evidence
of sexual abuse allegations — Approach to hearsay evidence — Whether the question of whether the victim should give direct evidence was properly dealt with.
The current wave
of sexual abuse allegations are (often) about actions that happened a LONG time ago (15 + years).
I don't know if this is good publicity for Kobo to get exclusive digital publishing rights to a person who is in a middle
of sexual abuse allegations.
A complaint filed in Wake County Superior Court in January 2018 paints a haunting picture
of sexual abuse allegations at The Montessori School of Raleigh.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, «actresses, including nominees and presenters, are planning to wear black to protest gender inequality and to acknowledge the flood
of sexual abuse allegations that have rocked Hollywood beginning with Harvey Weinstein.»
It was the first Oscars since the avalanche
of sexual abuse allegations against numerous Hollywood figures — most notably the awards - hungry producer Harvey Weinstein, who was booted from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences's rolls in the autumn.
THE WEEK IN WOMEN news roundup: Julie Taymor to direct Gloria Steinem biopic, Harvey Weinstein fired in wake
of sexual abuse allegations, and James Cameron still doesn't get «Wonder Woman.»
Harvey Weinstein was terminated from The Weinstein Company Sunday following last week's New York Times expose detailing decades
of sexual abuse allegations made against the Oscar - winning producer by employees and actresses including Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan, among others.
Given the recent flood
of sexual abuse allegations and the continued struggle for equality between the sexes, now really feels like the right time for a film about Gloria Steinem, a galvanizing figure in the feminist movement.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking a federal Department of Justice investigation into the U.S. Olympic Committee's handling
of sexual abuse allegations against a former team doctor.
Malone, and the other bishops, favor increasing the statute of limitations for civil and criminal prospective filings
of sexual abuse allegations, but oppose the temporary look - back period idea.
«I am pleased to report that today the Senate passed a bill I sponsored (S7372B) to close a loophole in existing law regarding reporting requirements
of sexual abuse allegations in educational institutions.
Hillary Clinton tore into Weinstein over the plethora
of sexual abuse allegations against him, vaguely suggesting she would give away to charity the money he's contributed to her political campaigns.
Hillary Clinton on Wednesday tore into film producer Harvey Weinstein over the plethora
of sexual abuse allegations against him, vaguely suggesting she would give away the money he's contributed to her political campaigns.
It's expected to have more traction in the Legislature this year because
of the sexual abuse allegations made against numerous high - profile figures in Hollywood, politics and the media.
Earlier this month, 21 other priests were also placed on administrative leave following a review
of sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Church in Philadelphia.
Certainly Christians are not alone in ignoring the seriousness
of sexual abuse allegations, but it does seem that our community's response follows certain lines because of some common Christian beliefs about women and sexual abuse victims specifically.
Not exact matches
(As I'm sure Broadsheet readers know, the singer has been the focus
of multiple
allegations of sexual abuse,
sexual coercion, and physical
abuse.)
Along the way, the alleged misconduct
of his personal life has seeped to the surface, as he has faced
allegations of sexual abuse and backlash from his decision to marry Soon - Yi Previn, the adopted daughter
of his ex-partner, Mia Farrow.
Following on a tsunami
of allegations of sexual impropriety and
abuses of power, Oprah's speech could not have been better timed.
Allegations of sexual abuse have ranged from a charge
of rape by an activist in the opposition Labour Party by a senior party member, to unconfirmed details
of serial «sex pests» on a list reportedly drafted by aides and researchers in parliament.
The pilloried comedian has continued performing despite numerous
allegations of sexual abuse.
TechCrunch reports that Michael Goguen, a now - former managing partner at Sequoia Capital, is the target
of a breach
of contract complaint that includes
allegations of sexual abuse over the course
of 13 years.
A Los Angeles congressman has acknowledged he's the unnamed target
of a lawsuit alleging
sexual abuse of teenage girl and his lawyer vehemently denies
allegations.
Life: A story Oct. 12 about
allegations of sexual harassment and
abuse against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein mischaracterized the nature
of discussions around Louis C.K.'s behavior toward women.
It outlines policies and procedures for the church to address
allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and deals with reconciliation, accountability and prevention.
A statement on behalf
of Mr Pell said: «The cardinal repeats his previous rejection
of all and every
allegation of sexual abuse and will continue to co-operate with Victoria Police until the investigation is finalised.»
The archbishop's letter pointed out that most
of the
sexual abuse cases and
allegations involve misconduct, real or claimed, from decades earlier, «before the Church adopted its current child protection policies.»
It's taken a very long time, but one
of America's most beloved personalities may have to finally address the ugliest chapter in his history: numerous
allegations of sexual abuse.
The team reported that 10,667 people in the US had made
allegations of child
sexual abuse between 1950 and 2002 against 4,392 priests (about 4 %
of all 109,694 priests who served during the time period covered by the study).
But
allegations of sexual abuse related to BJU and the school's response have been ongoing at least since 2010, when former board member and former Trinity Baptist Church pastor Chuck Phelps was accused
of helping to «cover up repeated instances
of sexual abuse committed more than a decade earlier by an older male parishioner against his step - daughter.»
The complainant did not pursue the
allegation again until 2012 after several high - profile cases
of historical
sexual abuse by church figures had broken in Australia and the US, as well as the Jimmy Savile scandal.
A California judge has forced the Archdiocese
of Los Angeles to release some 12,000 pages
of church documents revealing how it handled
allegations of priest
sexual abuse.
CNN: Files may reveal what the Catholic Church in Los Angeles knew about sex
abuse A California judge has forced the Archdiocese
of Los Angeles to release some 12,000 pages
of church documents revealing how it handled
allegations of priest
sexual abuse.
Bill O'Reilly, host
of cable news» most watched show, has been in hot water as
allegations of sexual harassment and verbal
abuse pile up.
But Dolan has responded to
allegations of sexual abuse in the broader church and from the pulpit at St Patrick's Cathedral.
«Kicanas knew about serious accusations
of child
sexual abuse and misconduct by a Chicago priest but «did little or nothing to report these
allegations to police, warn parents about him, or protect children from him,»» the Survivors Network
of those
Abused by Priests (SNAP) said.
Following horrific
allegations of sexual harassment,
abuse and rape against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, actress Alyssa Milano posted this on Twitter, «If all the women who have been sexually harassed...
In his lengthy piece, Stetzer offers a forensic examination
of Patterson's record detailing his intolerance
of criticism along with a series indiscretions, including crude public comments about a 16 - year - old girl, scheming against the appointment
of David Platt as new president
of SBC's International Mission Board and his connection with Paul Pressler, who is now facing a lawsuit for
sexual abuse allegations.
Its confirmed 10
of the
allegations made were
of sexual abuse in some form, 3 also involved physical
abuse.
«I assure all the faithful that there are no archdiocesan priests in ministry today who have an admitted or established
allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against them.»
«Quite frankly, any time an institution — a Christian institution — responds or defends its behavior as it relates to
sexual abuse allegations with quoting laws and hiding behind constitutions, it causes me concern,» said Tchividjian, a law professor and grandson
of Billy...
ABWE retained GRACE in May 2011 to investigate
allegations of 1980s
sexual abuse by former missionary Donn Ketcham in Bangladesh.
Weeks before the release
of a nearly two - year investigation into
allegations of sexual abuse of missionary kids, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) has fired and replaced its investigator, Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GR
abuse of missionary kids, the Association
of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) has fired and replaced its investigator, Godly Response to
Abuse in the Christian Environment (GR
Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE).
Megachurch pastor Andy Savage,
of Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee, has resigned in the wake
of an investigation by Highpoint into
sexual abuse allegations made against Savage in January.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CNN)- The Catholic Church in Philadelphia will investigate as many as 37 priests identified in a grand jury report as remaining in «active ministry with credible
allegations of child
sexual abuse,» Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop
of Philadelphia, said Wednesday.
The multiple recent
allegations of sexual impropriety lodged against megachurch pastor Bill Hybels are provoking heated discussion about how churches should respond to
allegations of sexual abuse and how Christian men and women should relate to one another.
Neill's suicide and
allegations of sexual abuse were included in a recent Philadelphia grand jury report released in February.
Four young men have filed civil lawsuits accusing him
of abusing his spiritual authority to coerce them into
sexual relationships,
allegations he has denied in a statement issued by his attorney.