Very significant victory in Congress today. The Marsh Law Firm has been seeking changes to civil remedies for victims of child pornography and online exploitation for over ten years. Today we achieved our goal. The House today passed legislation drafted…
In Supporting the Gymnastics Victims, Judge Aquilina Got It Right
by Paul Cassell Recently the country watched Michigan Judge Rosemarie Aquilina allow crime victims—dozens of them—to testify during the sentencing hearing of Olympics doctor, Larry Nassar. These victims spoke eloquently and emotionally about the terrible harm that Nassar had caused….
Senate Passes AVAA by Unanimous Consent
Five years ago today, Emily Bazelon’s groundbreaking story about Amy and Vicky and their struggle for survival was published in the New York Times Magazine. One year later, on January 22, 2014, Amy’s case on restitution for victims of child…
The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child in Court
During the 28 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child entered into force, it has become the world’s most ratified human rights treaty—with the notable exception of the United States—and a powerful tool for advancing children’s rights….
More and better compensation for victims of child sex abuse
Things are moving on in the USA. People are campaigning to get more and better compensation for victims of child sex abuse that results in images of the abuse being made and distributed over the internet. Well done James Marsh,…
State and Federal Sexting Laws
This regularly updated fact sheet provides a brief overview and link to each of the state sexting laws. Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. (2015). State Sexting Laws. Cyberbullying Research Center.