Residents of Pasadena and other areas of California may want to learn more about a new bill that was signed by the governor. Assembly Bill 506 will mandate background checks for those working with children. Staff and volunteers of youth service organizations are now...
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Sexual Assault
Sexual assault victims and California law
Current laws allow sexual assault victims to file a lawsuit within a decade of the date of the assault or within three years of the date the victim discovered that an illness or injury resulted from the assault. According to existing law, this limitation pertains to...
What is the psychological impact of sexual abuse?
Knowing the possible psychological impacts of sexual abuse is important to protect your mental health if you become a victim of sexual harassment or assault in California. A common misconception is that you can only experience psychological harm from assault or rape,...