Resources List
$16M Verdict — Diocese of Oakland Clergy Abuse
Historic $16M award for survivor abused by Fr. Steven Kiesle — first trial under California's 3-year statute of limitations window.
$14.8M Settlement — Springfield STEM Child Sexual Abuse
$14.8M to two survivors abused by teacher Robert Gayle after school administrators ignored repeated red flags.
$30M Verdict — Newark Student After-School Sexual Abuse
$30M jury award after student was repeatedly assaulted by after-school aide; school district found 70% liable.
Refuge Treatment Center Verdict — $2.5M | Lipinski Law
$2.5M verdict against The Refuge, a Florida treatment center — a significant win for treatment facility accountability in Florida.
Epstein Survivors Hearing — West Palm Beach Congressional Testimony
Epstein survivors testified before Congress in West Palm Beach — including new survivor 'Roza,' raped during house arrest.
Nashville Opioid Lawsuit — City of Nashville v. Publix Super Markets
Nashville sues Publix pharmacies for improperly dispensing opioids — transferred to Middle District of Tennessee.
Florida Court Ruling — Lyft Immunity Under 2020 Rideshare Law
Florida's 4th DCA rules Lyft not liable for passenger assault under state rideshare immunity law — broad shield for TNCs.
Florida Rape Shield Law — Florida Statute §794.022
Florida law protecting sexual assault survivors from having their prior sexual history used against them in court.
Ohio Sexual Assault Survivor Resources — Kircher Law Guide
Ohio-specific guide covering free forensic exams, legal options, compensation programs, and survivor advocacy resources.
PTSD Basics — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA resource explaining PTSD symptoms, causes, and treatment — relevant to survivors of trauma in any context, not just veterans.
High-Potency Cannabis and Psychosis / PTSD Risk — State Debates
State legislatures weigh cannabis potency caps as research links high-THC products to psychosis and addiction.
Rideshare Safety Guide — Guidance from a Victims Advocate
Practical safety guidance for rideshare passengers — from a victims advocate who works with survivors daily.
Decoding Stigma — Mental Health Awareness Resource Hub
A storytelling platform breaking down mental health stigma through personal narratives from diverse communities.
NOVA — National Organization for Victim Assistance
National organization providing crisis response training and advocacy for crime victims since 1975.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) — U.S. Department of Justice
Federal DOJ office providing funding, training, and resources to support crime victim services across the United States.
Florida AG — Crime Victims Services
Florida Attorney General's office providing victim compensation, rights information, and referrals to Florida residents.
Palm Beach County Victim Advocates
Directory of local victim advocacy and support resources specific to Palm Beach County, Florida.
Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles — Victim Rights
Florida DHSMV victim advocate program providing rights information and support for victims of traffic-related crimes.
Mental Health America (MHA) — National
Leading national mental health advocacy organization offering screening tools, resources, and community support programs.
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
The nation's largest mental health advocacy organization, providing education, support groups, and a free HelpLine.