Category Archives: Child Sexual Abuse
Wave of School Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California Sparks Major Legal Changes
In August of 2026, lawmakers in California restricted the ability of school sexual abuse survivors to pursue legal action. While damage caps remain untouched, certain victims now have to present stronger evidence to back up their claims. What does this mean for you? Can you still file a school sexual abuse lawsuit in the… Read More »
Tech Startup Identifies Sexual Predators at Bay Area Schools
While AI has certainly sparked its fair share of controversies, at least one tech startup plans to use technology for something undeniably good: The identification of sexual predators at Bay Area schools. This technology has the potential to prevent school sexual assault in the Bay Area before it occurs, and it comes at a… Read More »
Camp Counselors, Coaches, and Teachers Face Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse in the Bay Area
In September of 2026, multiple sources reported that various coaches, camp counselors, and teachers were facing new allegations of child sexual abuse in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, this is anything but surprising. Over the past few months and years, these controversies have occurred on a regular basis, causing widespread concern among parents in the… Read More »
Therapists and Counselors Face Child Abuse Allegations in Bay Area
Over the past month or so, multiple therapists and counselors have faced child abuse allegations in the Bay Area. These cases highlight the fact that child sex abuse can be carried out by a wide range of individuals, not just teachers. Virtually anyone who comes into close contact with a child may engage in… Read More »
Multiple Youth Sports Coaches Face Sex Abuse Allegations in Bay Area
Over the past month or so, the Bay Area has been rocked by at least two new sex abuse scandals involving youth sports coaches. Unfortunately, this is beginning to sound like a familiar story, as many other sports coaches have been arrested by the authorities for similar crimes over the years. If you or… Read More »
Bay Area Rocked by Even More School Sexual Abuse Scandals
School sexual abuse scandals in the Bay Area show no sign of slowing down, and three new controversies in the past month show that this is still one of the most pressing issues for local communities. How is it that so many teachers in the Bay Area are abusing their students? Why do these… Read More »
String of Sex Abuse Cases in the Bay Area Shows that Students Are Still Vulnerable During Summer
Many parents assume that school sexual abuse in the Bay Area can only harm children during the school year. However, this all depends on how you define the term “school.” Many students attend summer camps, sports programs, and other educational programs while on break, and recent incidents show that sexual abuse can easily occur… Read More »
San Francisco Catholic School Says Closure Has Nothing to Do With Massive Sex Abuse Settlements
On June 29, 2026, the Archdiocese of San Francisco announced a proposed $395 million settlement resolving more than 500 clergy sexual abuse claims while simultaneously filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mary Alexander & Associates was honored to serve as counsel for survivors throughout this historic litigation. Shortly after the announcement, a prominent San Francisco… Read More »
Berkeley High School Teacher Sentenced to Almost Seven Years for Child Sexual Abuse
On June 29th, 2026, NBC Bay Area reported that a former high school teacher in Berkeley had received a prison sentence of almost seven years. He had been charged with arranging to meet a minor for a sexual offense, oral copulation with a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. As part of… Read More »
Police Make Arrest After Summer Camp Child Sexual Abuse in Berkeley
On June 16, 2026, Berkeleyside reported that police had taken a camp counselor into custody in Berkeley on charges of child molestation. The 27-year-old faces a total of eight felony counts of child sexual abuse, something that no child or parent should ever have to experience after sending their young ones to summer camps…. Read More »