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Catholic Whistleblowers shed light on clergy sexual abuse from the inside

By Jeff Herman
May 23, 2013

A group of priests and nuns have joined forces to fight clergy sexual abuse. Nationally recognized clergy abuse attorney, Jeff Herman, praises the newly formed grouped, Catholic Whistleblowers, for their courageous effort to shed light on the clergy sex abuse crisis from the inside out.

Former Arlington Boys & Girls Club swim coach charged with child sex abuse

By Jeff Herman
May 21, 2013

Following accusations of child sex abuse in the 1970s and 1980s, former Arlington Boys & Girls Club swim coach, Paul A. Collins, has been arrested. Nationally recognized attorney for victims of sex abuse, Jeff Herman, discusses the allegations.

Lawsuit against Broward County School Board alleges sexual abuse by former Lauderhill Middle teacher

By contacthermanlaw
May 16, 2013

Nationally recognized attorney for victims of sexual abuse, JEFF HERMAN, announces the filing of a sexual abuse lawsuit against the SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY for the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy by former Lauderhill Middle School teacher, Kristen Sullivan. 

Child Sexual Abuse Investigation at Monsignor Slade Catholic School

By Jeff Herman
May 15, 2013

Days after police began investigating claims of child sexual abuse at Monsignor Slade Catholic School, the Archdiocese of Baltimore declined to discuss the employment status of the staff members in question, the Capital Gazette reported.

Child Victims Act passes unanimously in Minnesota Senate

By Jeff Herman
May 09, 2013

The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill yesterday that would make it easier for victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring civil lawsuits against their abuser or the institution that failed to protect them from abuse. Nationally recognized sexual abuse attorney, Jeff Herman, weighs in.

Newsday: Jeff Herman discusses the role of social media in student-teacher sex abuse cases

By contacthermanlaw
May 08, 2013

An article published yesterday in Newsday examined the role of technology in teacher-student sexual abuse cases. Newsday reached out to Jeff Herman, one of the nation’s top sexual abuse attorneys, for his thoughts on how technology is making it easier for adults to prey on children.

Herman Law wins settlement against Catholic Diocese of Bismarck: Man who alleges he was sexually abused on a Hawaii military base by Rev. Maurice G. McNeely finds "vindication" in settlement.

By contacthermanlaw
May 06, 2013

Herman Law attorneys representing a man who alleges he was sexually abused on a Hawaii military base by Rev. Maurice G. McNeely have reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck.

The Dickinson Press spoke with Herman Law attorney Adam Horowitz about the settlement, as well as two individuals who claim McNeely may have had other victims.

Survivor of Sex Abuse Breaks Her Silence; Jeff Herman discusses her case in USA Today

By contacthermanlaw
May 02, 2013

Raquel Mallett, 20, spoke with the Detroit Free Press last month about the abuse she says she suffered at the hands of an assistant principal at Peterson-Warren Academy in Inkster, Michigan when she was 16 years old. A lawsuit filed on her behalf by attorney Jeff Herman alleges school officials and teachers knew, or should have known, about the abuse she was subjected to but did nothing to stop it or protect her.

The article was re-printed in USA Today.

 

Sex Abuse & Disabled Children: Protecting the Vulnerable

By Jeff Herman
May 01, 2013

An article in The Crime Report discusses the disproportionate rate of disabled child victims of sexual abuse. Jeff Herman explains why predators target disabled children and what parents must do to protect our most vulnerable populations.

Jeff Herman named "Child Advocate of the Year" by KidSafe Foundation

By contacthermanlaw
April 29, 2013

Jeff Herman, a nationally recognized attorney and advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse, was honored on Friday by KidSafe Foundation for his commitment to protecting children from sexual abuse.

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