EMPOWERING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND DISCRIMINATION
EMPOWERING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND DISCRIMINATION
47 Courageous Survivors of Abuse by Catholic Priests Hold the Diocese Accountable for Over 50 Years of Cover up of Abuse
Jon David Couzens bravely takes on the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, leading to a $9.95 million verdict on behalf of 31 victims of sexual abuse. See his story in The Altar Boy's Secret, a 3 part prize winning investigative report.
Brian Teeman did not survive his abuse at the hands of Msgr. O'Brien. His parents learned his 1983 suicide was caused by the Catholic Priest in 2011 after a boy who had been abused at the same time came forward. Despite significant legal hurdles, the case settled on the doorstep of trial bringing closure for the death of a sweet 14 year old boy.
As part of the $10 M settlement, the Diocese agreed to 19 child protection commitments. In 2011, the Diocese breached those commitments in its handling of the Fr. Ratigan sexual abuse scandal. 42 of the courageous men who first filed their suits against the Diocese stood together to force it to protect future children from the pain they
As part of the $10 M settlement, the Diocese agreed to 19 child protection commitments. In 2011, the Diocese breached those commitments in its handling of the Fr. Ratigan sexual abuse scandal. 42 of the courageous men who first filed their suits against the Diocese stood together to force it to protect future children from the pain they experienced. The arbitrator awarded $1.1 M in damages for those breaches.
New technology have introduced new ways of stalking and harassment. In this case, a boy who worked as the family's babysitter was sexually abused by the children's mother. She then stalked and harassed him using "Spoofcard" technology. He received a $7.3 Million judgment.
Hank Bachmann brought the first case in Missouri for childhood sexual abuse against the Catholic Church. Filed in 1992, the case received a 1.2 Million verdict in 2000. The case finally ended in 2006 -- 14 years after beginning. A trailblazer, Hank opened the doors of the courthouse to the children who wer
Called racial slurs and treated like they were second class citizens, a group of employees stood up to their employer filing a collective lawsuit against the home and its corporate owner, teaching the community through their activism.
An employee of the National Nuclear Security Agency went to a pastor at this megachurch for spiritual care and help. Instead, the Pastor, a friend of the individuals harassing the employee, took a false statement to the National Nuclear Security Agency causing the employee to be taken from service. He won a confidential settlement with the megachurch.
Shawn Pierce stood up to Mayor Funkhauser and his wife for the racial slurs directed at employees including using Mammy to describe the African American employees. Shawn filed his lawsuit for retaliation and received a confidential settlement.
A counselor in the family ministries section of the Diocese of Springfield - Cape Girardeau used his position of power to emotionally separate a husband and wife, mishandling the transference countertransference phenomena to engage in sexual abuse of his patient.
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