sexual abuse

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Intense angst over César Chávez’s legacy amid sexual abuse allegations is ripping through California classrooms, prompting teachers, scholars and school systems to urgently revamp lessons about one of California’s most widely taught historic figures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Romero said the organization is reaching out to groups with expertise in helping victims of sexual abuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"Not a single woman has ever accused either man of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she reported to them any allegation of Mr Epstein's abuse," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

He added: "The failure by successive governments to respond to the ongoing threat of child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation is a matter of national importance and urgency."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Minors should be protected against all sexual abuse.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste