Sexual Assault Archives

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

Did you know April is sexual assault and awareness month?

At Guerra LLP our firm makes it our mission to help victims of sexual assault and harassment. Our team helps the victims of sexual assault and harassment feel safe, understood, and comfortable pursuing claims against those who have raped, assaulted, harassed, or molested them. The ultimate goal we try to achieve for each client is closure.

Below you will find a list of articles we have written to explain areas where sexual assault and harassment may be prevalent, cases we have in our docket, and resources to help those who are victims.

Sex Trafficking and the Foster Care System

Rideshare Liability

Summer Camp Sexual Assaults

Current Sexual Assault Cases

Military Sexual Assault Case Moves Forward In The 9th Circuit

Boerne Gymnastics Case Update

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[1] https://www.savacenterga.org/statistics#:~:text=1%20out%20of%20every%206,completed%20rape%20in%20their%20lifetime.

Summer Camp Sexual Assaults

Posted on May 22, 2023January 3, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

Summer camps are a place where children and teenagers can explore their interests, make new friends, and create lifelong memories. However, they can also be a place where sexual assaults occur. While summer camp sexual assaults are not new, they are receiving increased attention as survivors share their stories and demand accountability from camp administrators. The effects of child sexual abuse can be long-lasting and significantly impact victims’ mental health. Victims are more likely to develop symptoms of drug abuse, experience PTSD as adults, and experience major depressive episodes as adults [2]. The prevalence of sexual violence in summer camps is a serious concern that demands immediate attention and action.

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Current Sexual Assault Cases

Posted on April 28, 2023January 3, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

Sexual assault victims are hesitant to share their stories because of many stigmas that are associated with those who report these acts. Victims are framed as liars, receive negative comments, and sometimes receive retaliation from their abusers. Every survivor deserves to never live in perpetual fear of their abuser and too many survivors carry the burden of shame and guilt when they should not. No one deserves to live like that.

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Military Sexual Assault Case Moves Forward In The 9th Circuit

Posted on April 25, 2023January 3, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

The role that women play in our nation’s security is crucial. From World War I to 1948, their presence in the military grew exponentially.[1] In fact, it was not until June 12, 1948, that the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was enacted, which allowed women to join any branch of the military.[2] While women today are encouraged to join the armed services, various legal issues arise when acts of sexual assault occur within the confines of the military, especially when the assault occurs by one’s superior officer. This issue is currently ongoing in the groundbreaking case of Katheryn Spletstoser v. John Hyten.[3]

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Boerne Gymnastics Case Update

Posted on April 18, 2023January 3, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

On April 5, 2022, Michael Spiller, was training at the Boerne Gymnastics Center when it was reported that he made unwanted physical, and sexual contact with multiple young gymnasts.

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