New York City Sexual Abuse Blog

 The Buffalo Diocese of the Catholic Church has seen a wave of new sexual abuse allegations in the past few months as a result of the Child Victims Act, which allows victims of sex abuse to file complaints or charges against their alleged abusers long after the statute of limitations on the crime has passed. […]

On the surface, the Boy Scouts of America seemed like an outstanding youth program that focused on teaching young boys and adolescents diverse skills and developing their work ethic to achieve their goals and dreams. Unfortunately, this organization is now facing allegations that instead of protecting children and helping them reach their full potential, some […]

In 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a monumental piece of legislation called the Child Victims Act. It was a bill conceived out of pain, suffering, and heartache and considered by some to be a long-overdue piece of legislation. The measure gives child survivors of sexual abuse a new pathway to seek justice and compensation […]

by Hillary Nappi By now, you know that you’re not alone. If you were sexually abused or assaulted by a Scoutmaster or leader of the Boy Scouts and other volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America, contact our Firm right away. The Boy Scouts of America believe that more than 7,000 of its former leaders […]

It can be difficult to determine whether your child has been sexually abused, but there are warning signs to watch for if you suspect that they are being harmed, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). It is imperative to recognize these signs and get professional assistance as soon as possible if […]

While the internet can be a great resource, it can also provide a risky environment for users, especially for children. Some of the greatest online threats that kids face include: Cyberbullying: The number one online threat to kids is cyberbullying. An estimated 60% of U.S. teens have experienced some kind of cyberbullying, according to the […]

According to the 2019 definition from the United States Department of Justice, sexual assault is described as “any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks the capacity to consent” (U.S. DOJ, OVW 2019). Sexual abuse can happen within a number of different settings, but perhaps one of […]

Sexual assault is something that no one should ever have to experience. While physical trauma will heal, emotional and psychological trauma can linger for the remainder of an assault survivor’s lifetime. According to data from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), “one in five women and one in seventy-one men will be raped at […]

Wilton, NY (July 5, 2019) – State police have announced the arrest of a man from Wilton who has been accused of rape. William Traver, 39, has been charged with the rape of a 16-year-old girl after police arrested him at his home on Friday, July 5th.

Sound Beach, NY (July 5, 2019) – A man from Long Island is currently facing rape charges after authorities arrested him for allegedly engaging in a criminal sexual act with an underage girl. Thomas Hinrichs, 33, was reported to have met the 16-year-old girl on social media, according to police.