Getting sexually assaulted while at school can be traumatizing for students trying to get a college education. Unfortunately, depending on the circumstances of your assault, your university may have few reporting requirements. Colleges and universities don’t have to...
Filing a lawsuit against an abuser is every sexual assault survivor’s right. However, to do so successfully, you must bring a claim within your state’s statute of limitations. In the United States, the statute of limitations to file a civil lawsuit against a sexual...
Schools have a responsibility to disabled students to provide a safe, accessible learning environment. When a school fails to uphold that responsibility, students can take action for justice. Before you can hold your school accountable for failing to provide...
Every parent’s worst nightmare is learning that their child has been sexually abused. If a teenager abused your child, it’s important to learn your legal options. After learning that a teenager sexually abused your child, report the abuse to the necessary parties to...
As a student, you may never consider what rights you have until you feel violated. That’s why it’s important to learn your rights as a Pennsylvania student so you can speak out when a school does wrong. Students in Pennsylvania have more rights than they may realize....
If you are a survivor of sexual assault in Pennsylvania, then you are also a victim of sexual misconduct. The same isn’t true in reverse. Pennsylvania survivors need to know the difference between these terms to have the best chances of getting the justice they...
