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. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.jamesmarshlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/state-sexting-laws.pdf”]
Hatch and Corwin Editorial: A Lifeline for Victims of Child Pornography
Child pornography leaves in its wake a trail of tragedy and shattered life. While public policy may never eradicate this evil altogether, it can at least alleviate the suffering of its victims. That’s exactly what Senator Hatch has sought to…
Marsh Law Firm Supported Child Victim Bill Passes U.S. Senate
The Senate today by unanimous consent passed legislation led by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to require amateur athletics governing bodies to…