Parental & Family Sexual Abuse
When do online posts about children cross legal boundaries?
Social media platforms are a big part of our lives. Parents should be mindful of the content they post online, especially when it shows off their children. While sharing cute anecdotes, pictures or videos of your kids can be a way to connect with friends and family,...
Teaching children how to stay safe from sexual abuse
Sexual abuse against children can happen from a stranger, a babysitter and even family members. Parents who enforce rules may decrease the risks of abuse from happening. Children who have received instruction about how to recognize abuse, how to stop abuse and how to...
The implications of invasive recording charges in family disputes
Petty grievances, resentment or a desire for revenge can lead to accusations of abuse in a family. Unsubstantiated claims may arise during divorce proceedings or other legal disputes among relatives. One disturbing accusation is the secret recording of a person for...
Could a medical condition look like child abuse?
Certain people in society are mandated reporters, which means they must report any suspicion of child abuse to authorities as a condition of their job. While these people are usually careful and will make reports that save a child's life, sometimes they may make a...
Are false allegations of sexual abuse common in divorce?
A divorce and child custody situation can be full of emotions and anger. This can lead to false allegations of sexual abuse. Whether it is your spouse saying you abused him or her or that you abused your child, it will cause issues in your divorce. According to...
Why are false sexual abuse claims common in custody cases?
Custody situations are often contentious. Sometimes, one parent will do just about anything to ensure the other parent has no contact with the children. In some cases, that means making false sexual abuse accusations. Psychiatric Times explains such moves are common...
