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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has opened 20 investigations into school districts over possible failures to report and address staff-on-student sexual misconduct, expanding federal scrutiny of how …
Education Department Opens 20 School Misconduct Probes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A former corrections officer at State Correctional Institution Forest was sentenced to 22 to 44 months in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing inmates and …
Former SCI Forest Officer Sentenced to Prison in Abuse, Identity Theft Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.7 million in state funding will support sexual assault prevention programs and survivor resources at 43 colleges and universities across Pennsylvania.
$1.7M Boost Targets Campus Assault Prevention Across Pa. Read More
NEWARK, DE —A Newark man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that reportedly occurred several years ago.
Newark Man Arrested in Shocking Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Michael Jefferson, a 42-year-old correctional officer at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia, has been arrested and indicted on serious charges stemming from the alleged sexual …
Correctional Officer Accused of Shocking Abuse at Philadelphia Detention Center Read More
WAYNE, PA — ACTS LAW has announced that attorney Derek Braslow has joined the firm as a Partner and Chairperson of its Sexual Abuse Department. Based in suburban Philadelphia, Braslow’s appointment …
Attorney Derek Braslow Joins ACTS LAW to Lead Sexual Abuse Department Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has secured a $2.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system in Pennsylvania. The …
Pennsylvania Secures $2.5 Million for Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System Read More