Hollywood Sex Abuse

Hollywood Sex Abuse The days of the Hollywood “casting couch” are gone. No longer is it accepted in Hollywood for young men and women to be preyed upon by those in control of their careers. Since anyone in the Hollywood  entertainment business can remember it has been very much part of the industry and being…

Boy Scouts

Your Son May Already be at Risk. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organization in the United States. As is often the case, every time there is accessibility for adult sex offenders to volunteer for a youth based organization the chances for sexual abuse increase exponentially.  Published reports have stated…

Spas

Those Authorized to Touch Your Body Must be Safe   Over the last few years massage and spa businesses have been opening up more frequently throughout the United States.  As franchisors try to create viable businesses to sell to prospective business owners, one of the new franchises offered is massage based businesses. These businesses do…

Youth Sports Leagues

Sexual Predators Go Where Kids Are   Organized sports have become a major past time for children of every age.  Parents are encouraged to get their kids involved in Little League Baseball or Stick Ball,  Junior Football League, Junior Volleyball, indoor soccer tournaments and the list goes on and on. Most parents are thrilled when…

Foster Care

Those Without a Voice are Often the Most Vulnerable.   Some children are unfortunate enough and end up staying in foster care because their parents are unable to take proper care of them or refuse to handle their responsibilities. The state and affiliated not for profit agencies usually are responsible for finding a foster care…

Cruise Ships

When a Vacation Becomes a Nightmare.   One of the most economical vacations for families around the world is cruising on some the largest boats that have ever been built.  These cruise ships are basically small cities with their own doctors, stores, entertainment and activities.  The cruise industry has grown tremendously in recent years because…

Psychiatric & Drug Rehab Facilities

The Mixing of Vulnerable and Volatile Populations can be a Dangerous Combination   Opioid addiction is ravaging the United States and unfortunately more and more young vulnerable people are checking into drug rehabilitation facilities. Usually the underlying cause of the drug use is a behavioral issue that needs immediate medical treatment.  Due to the nature of this disease,…

Hospitals

Do You Know Who is Caring for You?   When you are admitted to a hospital, the expectation is that the doctors, nurses, janitors therapists, caretakers and anyone else employed by the hospital are there to take care of you and do what they can to help you overcome your medical problem. There have recently…

Camps

Camps Have a Duty to Protect Children from Sexual Predators. When you send your child to a residential summer camp or a day camp you assume and expect that they will be responsible for providing a safe environment for your children. Residential and day camps are required to exercise reasonable care in hiring and supervising…

Schools

Teachers, Coaches, and Even Other Students May be Sexual Predators   Every day millions of parents across the United States send their children to school in both public and private institutions. The last thing on their mind is thinking that their child might be sexually abused while they are in the custody of the school.…