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A recent interview with an esteemed writer at The Guardian — who also is an alumnus of the Crescent City’s Jesuit High School (JHS) — revealed the extreme tactics the Archdiocese of New Orleans has gone to avoid paying settlements to survivors of childhood sexual...
A lot of evangelical churches have developed a set of beliefs, values and practices around sexual abstinence and modesty – stressing the importance of sexual purity until marriage. By and large, this purity culture – along with all the pledges, rings, modest clothing...
Medical devices can improve quality of life, address illnesses, injuries and conditions and give them freedom they would not otherwise have. However, if they do not work properly, they can make a person’s condition worse or even result in severe health issues and...
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a distressing reality that poses a significant risk to vulnerable residents. This form of abuse includes non-consensual sexual contact, exploitation and harassment. Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse in a nursing home setting can...
Sexual abuse in the church, specifically catholic, has been making the headlines for years. Many people, including children, have been sexually abused by people they go to for spiritual guidance. But what usually happens to such priests? Some archdioceses cover up...
When a child experiences sexual abuse, many of them keep the abuse a secret for years. In fact, some are haunted as adults by the fact that they did not fight back against the violence that was done to them and were, instead, somewhat or entirely passive toward their...
Losing a family member in an accident involving a drunk driver is a trauma no one should have to endure. Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans, it is a grief they must bear. The situation worsens if the deceased is the breadwinner of the family. A family may be...
Louisiana families who make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home do so with the best of intentions. They intend to provide the person with the care they need. While many facilities provide sufficient care for their residents, others are not so...
In some cases, clergy abuse will come to light years or even decades after it happens. This leads people to ask why the victim didn’t come forward immediately. Why would they keep it secret for so long? Everyone’s situation is different, so there are numerous reasons...
Going to church should be a positive experience that enables you to worship the deity of your choice. Most churches are led by pastors or preachers. Because they’re in a position of power, they’re expected to uphold certain values and morals. Unfortunately, there are...