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What Is the Difference Between Criminal and Civil Sexual Abuse Cases?

Under Oregon Law, What Constitutes Sexual Abuse? Unwanted sexual activity imposed on someone without that person’s consent constitutes sexual abuse. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse in Oregon, you should arrange to speak with a Beaverton sexual abuse lawyer about your case and your rights as quickly as possible. Abusers use physical force, coercion, threats, and violence to commit sexual abuse...

Can You Sue a School, Church, or DHS for Failing to Prevent Sexual Abuse?

Is It Possible to Take Legal Action Against a School for Not Preventing Sexual Abuse? Schools carry the weighty task of ensuring student safety. They are legally bound to maintain an environment free from harm. In Oregon, schools can face consequences for ignoring this duty. The pivotal concept here is “negligence,” which involves failing to act with the caution that a reasonable person...