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When Children Disclose Sexual Abuse After Leaving

When your child finally says, “Something happened,” everything changes. Learn what to say, what to do—and how to protect them now.

Your Pastor Wasn’t Just

She thought she was just “too rebellious.” Years later, she realized the truth: it wasn’t discipline. It was spiritual abuse—disguised as devotion.

They Told You It Was ‘Biblical

They called it God’s will. You remember it as fear. Now you get to call it what it really was — and take your power back.

How to Hold Your Childhood Abuser Accountable

You don’t have to go public to fight back. Discover how survivors in Arkansas are holding abusers accountable — quietly, powerfully, and on their terms.

What to Do If Your Child Was Sexually Abused at a

Your child was hurt in the place you trusted most. Here’s how to protect them, report the abuse, and fight for justice — before it’s too late.

The Guilt Parents Carry After Child Sexual Abuse

When guilt feels louder than love, parents need more than forgiveness — they need a path forward. This is where healing begins.

Sexual Abuse in Youth Treatment Centers: What

A trusted facility failed. A child was hurt. Now a parent must fight back — armed with truth, legal rights, and the will to protect what's theirs.

More Than 700 Abusers — What the SBC Secret

Their name was on the list. You weren’t crazy. You weren’t alone. Now it’s your turn to speak — and maybe, finally, to be heard.

Why Southern Baptist Abuse Cases Are Different

Shamed, silenced, and abandoned — Baptist abuse survivors face a deeper betrayal when their church protects the abuser instead of the child.

What If My Child Was Abused at a Religious Summer

They trusted the church camp. Now they're fighting for their child's healing — and justice.

What Parents Deserve to Know About Sexual Abuse

They promised to help your child. Instead, they caused the harm. Learn what parents must know when treatment turns into betrayal.

Should I Tell My Family About My Childhood Sexual

He’s carried the silence for decades. Now he’s wondering—if I speak, will they still love me? One question. No easy answers. Only truth.

Can You Sue a Youth Residential or Psychiatric

They told you it was too late, or too hard. It’s not. Your story matters — and you can still hold the facility that failed you accountable.

Sexual Abuse in the Troubled Teen Industry: Legal

They trusted the program. It betrayed them. Survivors of teen facility abuse in Arkansas may still have legal options — even years later.

The Emotional Toll of Confronting an Abuser in

You don’t have to be fearless to be brave—this guide shows survivors how speaking the truth in court can be terrifying, messy, and still heroic.

How Economic Factors Impact a Survivor’s

Think you can’t afford justice? You can. Many abuse lawyers work on contingency—you pay nothing upfront. This guide shows you how to take that first step.

When Protectors Become Predators: Abuse in Law

Abused by someone in power? This piece confronts the silence, the fear, and the system—showing survivors that justice is still possible.

Why Some Abusers Reoffend and How the Justice

Light sentences and loopholes make repeat abuse predictable—not accidental. This reveals how the justice system keeps failing survivors.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child

Where can parents turn after abuse? Learn how Child Advocacy Centers protect your child’s voice, foster healing, and strengthen the path to justice.

The Barriers That Prevent Survivors from Coming

Silence isn’t weakness—it’s survival. This piece unpacks why many stay quiet for years, and what must change before they feel safe enough to speak.

How Survivors Can Navigate the Statute of

You may still have legal options—even if years have passed. Read and learn how survivors can seek justice through exceptions in the law.

How Society’s Misconceptions About Abuse

Surviving abuse is hard enough—being doubted afterward cuts deeper. This piece exposes how society’s disbelief keeps wounds open long after the harm.

Healing After Abuse: What Works and What Doesn’t

Healing doesn’t follow a straight line. This post helps survivors find what actually works—and reminds them they’re not alone in still feeling the weight.

How to Support an Adult Who Reveals Past Sexual

One response can open the door to healing—or shut it forever. Learn how to be the person they can trust when the truth finally comes out.

The Lingering Impact of Childhood Betrayal: Why

You’re not broken—you adapted to survive. Now, decades later, the cost of silence is rising. It’s time to face what was buried.

Holding Religious Institutions Accountable for

You’re not suing God. You’re holding a man-made institution accountable for choices that harmed children—and shielded those who caused it.

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Physical

Your pain has a cause. Your body remembers what happened—and healing begins when you finally understand what it’s been trying to say.

Understanding the Role of Expert Witnesses in

You don’t have to be the perfect witness to be heard. Expert witnesses help the court see what trauma hides—and make your truth undeniable.

Survivor-Led Advocacy: How Former Victims Are

One voice can change everything. This is how survivors are turning pain into power—and rewriting the laws to protect others from abuse.

Teaching Children How to Recognize Unsafe

A must-read for parents who want to protect their kids—teach body safety early so your child knows how to spot danger before it ever starts.

Signs Your Child May Be Experiencing Abuse at

Children may not say it, but their actions reveal the truth. Learn the hidden signs of school or daycare abuse—and what you can do to protect them.

How Schools Can Improve Mandatory Reporting

Schools must protect kids, but weak policies leave gaps. Learn how clear reporting, strong protections, and better training can keep students safe.

How Abuse Survivors Can Reclaim Their Power and

Your past doesn’t define you. Take back your power, rebuild confidence, and heal—at your pace, in your way. Your voice matters, and justice is possible.

How Communities Can Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Discover actionable strategies for safeguarding children through community programs, school policies, and parent involvement.

Legal Rights of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors in

Survivors of child sexual abuse in Arkansas can seek justice anytime—no statute of limitations means the door to legal action is always open.

How to Identify and Report Grooming Behaviors

Learn how to spot grooming behaviors in children, understand predator tactics, and take action to protect them at home, in schools, and in your community.

How Parents Can Help Their Child Recover from

Learn to aid your child's recovery from sexual abuse with key strategies for emotional healing.

Understanding the Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on

Childhood sexual abuse leaves unseen scars, shaping mental health for life. Discover its impact—and the path to healing. You are not alone.

Arkansas’ Silent Epidemic: Part 4 – A

Arkansas faces a child sexual abuse crisis. Discover actionable steps, from stronger laws to education and community efforts, to protect and empower our children.

Arkansas’ Silent Epidemic: Part 3 –

Arkansas' institutions often fail to protect children, leaving them vulnerable to harm. Discover the systemic gaps, proven solutions, and steps parents can take to advocate for change.

Arkansas’ Silent Epidemic: Part 2 –

Arkansas has the highest child sexual abuse rates in the nation. Parents can take practical steps to protect their kids, foster trust, and prevent abuse at home.

Arkansas’ Silent Epidemic: Part 1 –

Childhood sexual abuse in our communities is a crisis, with reported rates over three times the national average. Families face lasting trauma. Together, we can fight this epidemic.

Is Your Child Safe?

Parents in Arkansas must know this alarming fact: our state has the highest rate of reported child sexual abuse in the nation. Are we doing enough to protect them?

When Protectors Become Predators: The Tragic

Arkansas leads in child sex abuse cases. This article uncovers how predators betray trust, signs parents shouldn't miss, and steps to protect children from harm.

The Hidden Scars: Long-Term Effects of Childhood

Explore the profound effects of childhood sexual abuse, the hidden scars it leaves, and the paths survivors can take toward healing and justice.

How Taking Legal Action for Childhood Sexual

Taking legal action for childhood sexual abuse is a courageous step toward healing and closure. Learn how reclaiming your story can empower your future.

Are Sex Abusers Really Getting Away?

While many believe justice fails, unreported abuse and slow processes fuel this perception. But is that the whole story?

What to Expect When Taking Legal Action for

Taking legal action for childhood sexual abuse is a courageous step. Discover a compassionate, step-by-step guide to seeking justice and reclaiming your voice

Why It’s Not (Yet) Too Late to Seek Justice for

Is it too late to seek justice for childhood abuse? Arkansas’s new law extends the window for survivors. Find out what this means and how to take action.

4 Things Sexual Abuse Survivors in Arkansas Need

Did you know Arkansas just changed the law for child sex abuse survivors? Discover how new legal protections could help you seek justice, even if your case was previously time-barred!

Understanding Arkansas Sex Abuse Laws: A Guide

A groundbreaking Arkansas law is giving childhood abuse survivors new opportunities for justice. Find out how Senate Bill 676 could change everything for you and whether you're protected under this powerful new act.

The Dark Side of Youth Sports: How Abuse and

1 in 4 student athletes faces sexual abuse, yet many cases go unreported or ignored. Is your child safe in youth sports? Learn how to protect them before it's too late.

Back to School: Passing the Trash

“Passing the trash” refers to shifting problematic issues or individuals from one entity to another to avoid addressing underlying problems.

Back to School: Title IX

On February 28, 1972, Senator Birch Bayh introduced a piece of legislation that would become Title IX.  This law prohibits sex-based discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) in school or education programs.

Back to School: Peer-on-Peer Sex Abuse

Too often is peer-on-peer sex abuse, or when one minor child forces sexual contact with another minor child, dismissed as ‘natural curiosity’.

Back to School: Sex Abuse in Education

Going back to school is a time of excitement for some and dread for others. After the sweet freedom of summer, returning to the fluorescent halls of a school can feel like an unwanted burden.

A Lifeline for Survivors: How the Justice for

The Justice for Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse Act offers survivors of childhood abuse the chance to seek justice by extending the statute of limitations and holding abusers and institutions accountable.

Digital Citizenship: A Guide to Being Responsible

Our real lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital world. From social media interactions to online transactions, we leave behind digital footprints that shape our identities.

Social Media, Cyberbullying, and Mental Health

Teens face unique dangers on social media, from cyberbullying to privacy risks. Learn how early exposure impacts mental health and why open communication is key to protecting your child.

Is My Child Being Cyberbullied?

In a previous post we talked about cyberbullying and what it is. However, because of it's somewhat anonymous and online nature, it can be difficult to determine if your child is being cyberbullied online.

Cyberbullying: Threats Behind Our Screens

Bullying is no longer just the biggest kid on the playground. What once was stealing lunch money or the classic ‘kick me’ sign has evolved. We call it 'cyberbullying'. Victims are no longer 'safe' once they get home because the source of their torment lives in their pocket.

Cyber Sexual Abuse: When Private Becomes Public

Cyber sexual abuse is a growing threat, affecting 1 in 10 women under 30. Learn how victims are impacted by AI-generated content, revenge porn, and the fight for stronger legal protections.

Is Your Child Being Groomed Online?

Is your child being groomed online? Learn to spot the subtle signs of grooming, from secretive behavior to unexplained gifts, and discover how to create a safe, open dialogue.

Parental Controls & Protecting Your Kids

Worried about your child's online safety? Learn how to use parental controls, set ground rules, and create a safe digital environment that empowers your kids to navigate the internet responsibly.

The Dark Web and Our Children: An Introduction

Curiosity can lead kids to the dark web, exposing them to illegal activities and dangerous content. Learn the signs of dark web use and how to educate your child on its risks.

Online Video Games and Child Sex Abuse

Online video games like Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox can seem fun and innocent, but they can also be dangerous. Many parents think these games are safe for kids, but they can be a hunting ground for predators.

What is Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM)?

Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM), also referred to as "child pornography," involves photos and videos depicting the graphic sexual abuse of children. If you suspect someone has been the victim of CSAM, report it immediately.

What is Sextortion?

Sextortion is a rising online threat targeting teens. Discover how predators manipulate victims, their extortion tactics, and the steps you can take to protect your child from this devastating crime.

What is Online Grooming?

Online grooming is a hidden danger that can target any child. Learn the tactics predators use, how to recognize the signs, and steps to protect your children from harm.

Online Sex Abuse: A New Blog Series

Technology has changed our world in amazing ways, making our lives easier and more connected. From talking to friends across the globe to learning new things online, the benefits are incredible. However, with these great advantages come a extensive amount of risks, especially for children.

Bodily Autonomy and Consent: Help Prevent Sexual

Last week we talked about a few ways to educate our children on ways to help prevent child abuse and equip them with skills to report it. This week we’re going to continue with those tips to make sure that our children remain safe and well-educated.

Educate Your Children to Help Prevent Sexual Abuse

Educating your child about body safety early can prevent sexual abuse. Learn how teaching correct body part names, setting boundaries, and discussing privacy can empower and protect your child.

Understanding How Abuse Affects Children

Child abuse can manifest in various behavioral and emotional changes. Learn how to recognize signs such as regression, emotional outbursts, and sleep difficulties to support your child through trauma.

How to Support a Child Who Discloses Abuse: Tips

Supporting a child after they disclose abuse requires care and patience. Learn how to believe, reassure, and protect your child while seeking help for both them and yourself during this difficult time.

Is Your Child Experiencing Abuse at Daycare?

Daycare abuse can be difficult to detect. Learn how to recognize physical signs, behavioral changes, and inappropriate knowledge that may signal your child is experiencing abuse, and how to take action.

More Steps for Protecting Your Child Against

Daycare safety goes beyond recommendations. Learn how open-door policies, staff training, bathroom rules, and visitor access can help protect your child from abuse and ensure their well-being.

Six Red Flags to Watch for in Daycare Workers

There is an old saying that "you should never trust a book by it's cover" and it's true, especially when it comes to other people. However, entrusting your child's...

What is a Mandated Reporter?

Originally in Arkansas, a mandated reporter is anyone who works with children; whether in schools, churches, dentist's offices, or daycares. As of August 1, 2023, anyone over the age of 18 who witnesses suspected child abuse must report it.

Day Care Abuse: Steps To Protect Your Child

It's essential for both daycare providers and parents to acknowledge their responsibility of maintaining child safety in day care facilities. Daycare centers play a pivotal role in the lives of countless families, providing a secure and nurturing environment for children while their parents work.

How to Report Day Care Child Abuse

"Reporting daycare abuse is vital to protecting children and preventing lifelong trauma. While daycare centers should be nurturing, abuse can occur, making vigilance and proactive action essential for child safety.

Types of Day Care Abuse

Daycare abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. Learn to recognize the signs and take action to protect your child from these harmful experiences.

Understanding Day Care Abuse in Arkansas

Daycare abuse can leave families devastated, but legal recourse is available. Learn your rights, how to report abuse, and when to file a civil lawsuit to seek justice for your child.

Radio Program Puts Spotlight on Arkansas Law

Arkansas’ efforts to empower survivors of childhood sexual assault got a signal boost recently when a Little Rock-based radio show dedicated a segment to the subject...

Retraining the Brain: How Sexual Assault

While it’s a given that victims of sexual assault will need counseling — especially those who endure it as a child — what exactly that entails isn’t immediately obvious...

Innocence Lost: Surviving Sam Otts and His Dark

To most folks in Hot Springs, Ark., Sam Otts was a well-spoken bachelor with an aptitude for mathematics and a passion for scouting...

Righting Past Wrongs: Some Organizations Confront

One of the more disturbing aspects of child sexual abuse is the lengths some groups will go to to shield themselves from responsibility if someone in their ranks is...

Victim Blaming: We’re All to Blame Here

We hate-watch programs so we can rail about them on social media, we try to cancel any person or group that doesn’t meet our expectations...

Many Soldiers Still Struggle With Lingering

Thinking of soldiers as victims seems rather paradoxical; how can someone so strong, decisive and resolute possibly be a victim?...

Sexual Assault of Boys: More Prevalent and More

It is difficult for male victims of sexual assault to open up. After all, ours is a society that views silent stoicism as the masculine ideal — even in children...

Sex Crimes in Arkansas (Updated June 2024)

Arkansas has a checkered past when it comes to sex crimes and how it handles them. With a lack of education, awareness, training, and resources, Arkansas struggles to support and protect most survivors.

Childhood Sexual Abuse: Hidden Signs of Adult

Sometimes it feels like our spouses or loved ones are hiding something from us. As humans we all have our own quirks, but when your nearest and dearest is suffering in silence from childhood sexual abuse it may not be something they’re willing to talk about or even acknowledge.

Statute of Limitations & Child Sex Abuse: A

In recent years, especially with the virality of the #MeToo movement, there has been a growing awareness and advocacy surrounding child sex abuse in both the online and real world spheres. However, not every survivor is still a child. Men and women live in silence for decades while dealing with the trauma that stems from these heinous crimes.

The Silent Struggle: The Impact of Not Reporting

You’re not alone in this.

Acting Out, Or… : Signs Of Child Sexual

As a parent, you try to be a friend, protector, teacher – in short, everything for your children. It is easy to say that you are always going to be there if they need help, but sometimes you child may feel that there are certain things they are unable to tell you.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Harassment in the workplace comes in many forms and happens more frequently than one might think. Sexual harassment is one of the more common forms of harassment in today’s world.

Josh Gillispie, ATLA’s 2017 Outstanding Member

LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Little Rock Attorney Josh Gillispie of Green & Gillispie was recognized as the 2017 Outstanding Member – New Lawyer Division by the Arkansas...

Crime and Mental Illness: Are Criminals Mentally

It can be hard to comprehend criminal activity, especially the most violent acts. To many, the only reasonable explanation is mental illness...

What To Do If You Get Arrested?

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never thought about what to do if you get arrested. It’s likely the furthest thing from your mind...