A lot of people think of sex trafficking as something that happens elsewhere. The data tells a different story. Connecticut has active trafficking networks, and the state has responded with legislation that goes beyond simply criminalizing the conduct. Connecticut law also creates pathways for survivors to access civil remedies, expunge certain records, and receive protections […]
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Individual abusers cause direct harm. But a lot of the time, they’re able to cause that harm repeatedly because an institution around them created the conditions for it. A church that knew about complaints and reassigned a priest instead of reporting him. A school that dismissed warning signs about a teacher. A youth sports program […]
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Sex trafficking existed long before anyone had a smartphone. What digital platforms did was make the whole operation faster, cheaper, and a lot harder to detect. A trafficker who once needed physical infrastructure can now recruit, advertise, and control victims from anywhere with a wifi connection. The reach is broader. The anonymity is greater. And […]
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One of the most common reasons childhood sexual abuse survivors don’t pursue legal action is the belief that too much time has passed. It’s an understandable assumption. And for a long time, it was often true. Traditional statutes of limitations closed the door on many survivors before they were even emotionally ready to consider legal […]
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Most people associate sex trafficking cases with criminal prosecution. And while criminal charges against traffickers are important, they leave survivors with limited say in the process and no direct path to compensation. The federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act changed that. The TVPA, first enacted in 2000 and strengthened several times since, gives trafficking survivors the […]
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Most people assume that legal responsibility for sexual abuse falls entirely on the person who committed it. That’s not always where the story ends. Negligent supervision is a legal theory that holds an organization, employer, or individual accountable when they fail to properly oversee someone under their authority and that failure leads to harm. It’s […]
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If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, there’s a good chance the insurance company will ask you to attend an independent medical examination, commonly referred to as an IME. Despite the name, these examinations are often anything but independent. Understanding what an IME is, why it’s requested, and how to prepare for one can have […]
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Sex trafficking is not just a criminal matter. Survivors have legal rights in civil court, and those rights can translate into real financial recovery. Connecticut law recognizes that traffickers, facilitators, and even businesses that knowingly benefited from trafficking can be held accountable in a civil lawsuit. If you or someone you love has survived sex […]
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When most people think of sexual abuse lawsuits, they picture one person suing another. The reality is often more complicated. In many cases, an institution, whether a school, a church, a hospital, or a youth organization, shares legal responsibility for the abuse that took place within its walls. Understanding how that works is an important […]
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Most people think of sex trafficking as something that happens in the shadows, far removed from ordinary businesses. The reality is that hotels and motels are frequently the primary locations where trafficking occurs, and federal law holds those properties accountable when they turn a blind eye. The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) allows sex […]
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