Tag: sexual assault
December 2, 2020 | Cases, News & Media
Kern County juvenile hall sex abuse cases resolve after appeals court win
Chain | Cohn | Clark has resolved several lawsuits on behalf of victims of sexual assault by a Kern County Juvenile Corrections officer while they were housed at James G. …
January 29, 2020 | Cases, News & Media
New state law gives sexual assault, abuse victims more time to seek justice
The new year brings with it a new law in California allowing victims of childhood sexual assault more time to file lawsuits, and seek justice. Assembly Bill 218 gives victims …
February 6, 2019 | Audio, News & Media, Tips & Information
Sex & Education: Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney discusses recent local sex issues involving educators
In recent weeks, local media has reported on several allegations of various sexual misconduct on behalf of educators in Kern County schools, and Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt …
April 25, 2018 | Cases, Tips & Information
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Understanding what sex violence is, and how to report it
Sexual assault happens in every community. Whether it’s harassment, online abuse, or unwanted sexual contact — including rape — it’s important to take these actions seriously, not blame the victim, and …
March 14, 2018 | Tips & Information
Sexual harassment in the workplace and the #MeToo Movement
Chain | Cohn | Clark workers’ compensation* attorney Beatriz Trejo recently made a presentation in front of the Kern County Paralegal Association focused on ethical obligations to prevent sexual harassment …
January 17, 2018 | Cases, News & Media
Chain | Cohn | Clark moves forward in case of alleged sexual abuse at Kern County juvenile hall
In an ongoing pursuit of justice for several victims of sexual assault by Kern County Juvenile Corrections officers while they were housed at James G. Bowels Juvenile Hall, Chain | Cohn …
November 29, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Tips & Information
#MeToo: How to protect yourself from sexual harassment, assault and abuse
* Update: Chain | Cohn | Clark is no longer accepting wrongful termination and sexual harassment cases * Recently, the United States has seen an uprising of women (and men, …
January 4, 2017 | Community Service, News & Media
Supporting victims of sexual assault one ‘Fog Run’ at a time
For the past 28 years, thousands of runners, families and community members have rallied around Lake Ming east of Bakersfield to support at-risk youth and Alliance Against Family Violence and …
August 10, 2016 | News & Media
‘Community Voices’ article calls for end of non-transparent practices in sexual assault cases
The partners at Chain | Cohn | Clark have penned a “Community Voices” article, calling on the County of Kern to cease practices that call for confidential settlements in lawsuits pertaining to victims of …
April 13, 2016 | Cases, Community Service, News & Media
Annual march focuses on rights of victims of crimes, injustices in Kern County
One victim is a woman who was sexually assaulted by the very person in charge of protecting her and other citizens in our community, a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy. Another woman was struck …
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