Category Archives: Child Sexual Abuse
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 »
Multiple California Teachers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Over the past month or so, authorities have arrested at least three teachers for child sexual abuse in California. Although the Golden State has a large population, even a single arrest of this nature is not encouraging news for parents or school safety advocates. And remember, these three cases only represent the teachers who… Read More »
How to Prove Summer Camp Sexual Abuse in San Francisco
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), summer camps can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression among children. Some also believe that summer camps can make kids more resilient and independent. Based on these perceived benefits, it is completely understandable for parents to send their children to summer camps in the Bay Area…. Read More »
My Student Says They Were Sexually Abused by a Teacher in San Francisco: What Should I Do Next?
There are some conversations that parents never want to have with their children. However, it makes sense to reward your child for their bravery when speaking out about something unacceptable that has happened at school. The news that your student has been sexually abused by one of their teachers can be difficult to process,… Read More »
Tattoo Artist Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Women in the Bay Area
In May of 2026, multiple sources reported that a tattoo artist had been arrested for sexually assaulting women in the San Francisco Bay Area. This arrest draws attention to an often overlooked form of sexual abuse, as tattoo artists regularly face these allegations across California and the entire country. If you were sexually assaulted… Read More »
Sex Abusers Continue to Use Religion to Access Victims in San Francisco
Like it or not, religion has become one of the most convenient ways for sexual predators to access sex abuse victims in San Francisco. This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, especially for those who have already experienced this type of abuse at the hands of clergy members, “spiritual leaders,” and other opportunistic individuals…. Read More »
Bay Area Woman Gets $3.5 Million Jury Verdict in Rehab Counselor Sex Abuse Lawsuit
In April of 2026, NBC Bay Area reported that a woman had won a jury verdict in a sexual abuse lawsuit against her former counselor at a rehabilitation facility. The verdict was for $3.5 million, and this case illustrates how a sexual abuse lawsuit in the Bay Area can lead to closure, justice, and… Read More »