Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their attorneys have agreed to an $800 million settlement with approximately 1,300 survivors of the Archdiocese of New York. All survivors who filed claims against the Archdiocese of New York have agreed to the settlement plan. andersonadvocates.com/news/c…

"The first is a real sense of relief and achievement. The belief that having stood up, at least they have now a chance to move forward and have done something to protect others in the future and clean up the Archdiocese of New York." @Chandelis @NPR npr.org/2026/10/24/nx-s1-601…

Gaslighting is emotional abuse that causes the victim to question their own sanity, memory, feelings, and knowledge base. Abusers use #gaslighting to skew victims’ sense of reality, causing them to doubt their intuition and increasing the abuser's power. ow.ly/TNV950XxJZN

Many survivors assume that if their perpetrator is dead, they have no legal options. This is often not true. Even if the abuser is dead, survivors can usually bring legal action against the institution that covered up the abuse or didn't take proper precautions to prevent abuse.

Fr. Curran has been accused of sexually abusing at least eight boys during his tenure as a priest in Chicago. Fr. Curran is included in the Archdiocese of Chicago’s list of “Archdiocesan Priests with Substantiated Allegations of Sexual Misconduct with Minors.”

“Tonight, we were able to finalize the settlement with the Archdiocese. All of the survivors agreed to the revised deal. This means that the settlement you agreed to will move forward.” - Trusha Goffe, attorney nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/ar…

Four women have come forward saying they were sexually assaulted while attending Radford University. All of the women say they experienced frustration with the length and difficulty of the university’s Title IX and Student Conduct process. wdbj7.com/2026/10/22/more-al…

Were you or someone you know abused by a clergy member? The Catholic Clergy Offender Finder can help you research public information about clergy accused of sexual misconduct involving minors—including names, locations, and assignment histories. andersonadvocates.com/cathol…

The civil rights arm of the U.S. Department of Education has dramatically scaled back investigations involving schools and colleges since the second Trump administration began, even as complaints continue to pour in, a ProPublica analysis of newly obtained records found. propublica.org/article/civil…

Survivors of child sexual abuse connected to St. Bede Catholic Church deserve to be heard and supported. Learn about allegations involving the church, access resources for survivors, and explore legal options for those seeking accountability and justice. andersonadvocates.com/child-…

Three lawsuits involving multiple survivors have been filed against Elk Grove Unified School District, alleging child sexual abuse by three employees at three different schools. youtube.com/shorts/bCDuYM4te…

In this blog, we answer some common questions about compensation after filing a sexual assault lawsuit. andersonadvocates.com/blog/e…

Derrick Pfeffer, a former Hope Christian Academy teacher and athletic director is accused of sexually abusing two underage students. According to police, Pfeffer admitted to sexually abusing the first survivor, stating that he felt "vulnerable" and "enjoyed having someone pursue him". youtube.com/shorts/SxrxEa0Ld…

The Archdiocese of Chicago learned of Fr. Cloutier’s alleged abuse of children within the first several years of his ordination. In 1979, Fr. Cloutier allegedly molested two boys at his cabin. By 1981, Fr. Cloutier had returned to Chicago and was working unsupervised in parishes.

Age regression can be caused as a result of childhood trauma that disrupts the typical developmental process, often leading to underdeveloped coping skills or unhealthy coping strategies. andersonadvocates.com/blog/a…

The @BostonGlobe recently uncovered hidden court documents showing that the Bishop of Worcester failed to report a sexually abusive priest to authorities. According to records, Fr. Alan Martineau sexually abused an underage girl whose family was staying on church property after becoming homeless. youtube.com/shorts/qajS_My8P…

Looking for information about an accused clergy member? The Catholic Clergy Offender Finder lets you search publicly available information by name, diocese, location, state, city, or assignment year. ow.ly/lk0V50ZOLEk

"At Cornell, no one intervened; one young man’s Snapchat invitation to a chain of buddies to have sex with an intoxicated woman was like-minded bro culture at its worst. Bystander intervention breaks this kind of chain apart. Opening up previously all-male societies makes it less likely in the first place." Via @nytimes nytimes.com/2026/10/16/opini…

For victims of domestic violence, one of the most dangerous times is when they are trying to leave the abuser. That’s why it’s crucial for them to have a safety plan, even if they don’t think they need one. andersonadvocates.com/blog/w…

You are not alone. Your story matters. If you experienced clergy sexual abuse connected to the Archdiocese of Chicago, our FAQ page can help you understand your rights, legal options, and available resources. Learn more: andersonadvocates.com/archdi…