by David L. Kramer, P.C. | Oct 29, 2020 | Child Abuse, child sex abuse
Sexual abuse follows a child throughout the rest of their life, and oftentimes, it leaves a severe mark of emotional and physical trauma. Unfortunately, it also affects other aspects as victims mature into adults, including their finances. According to a study from...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Sep 11, 2020 | Child Abuse
Although Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Centers is one of the nation’s largest chain of behavioral health nonprofits, it does not have an Oregon location. Devereux does span both coasts, however, with centers in California and New Jersey, along with locations in...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Aug 27, 2020 | Child Abuse
Phillips Exeter Academy is one of the most elite boarding schools in the nation, with a glittering list of alumni that includes U.S. presidents and senators, as well as renowned scientists, authors, academics, musicians and business leaders. The prestigious prep...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Child Abuse
In the four months since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the nation in mid-March, schools have closed, sending students home, and jobs were lost, sending millions of parents home, too. Many child-welfare experts warned that the stressful combination was likely to...
by David L. Kramer, P.C. | Jun 4, 2020 | Child Abuse, child sex abuse
Across the country, cities report a significant decrease in child abuse cases. Usually, residents would deem this as a call for celebration, but child-abuse specialists express severe concerns over the rapidly dropping rates for these claims. According to the Wall...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 29, 2020 | Child Abuse, nursing home abuse
Reporting suspected abuse or neglect can feel daunting. It requires extraordinary courage to speak up when you believe that someone vulnerable is suffering harm. Most people in Oregon are not required to report abuse, even if they have strong evidence of its presence....
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Child Abuse
Oregon’s Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division has weathered negative reviews, lawsuits and poor audits over the years. The beleaguered and understaffed agency has settled allegations of neglect and abuse totaling almost $40 million between 2006 and...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Child Abuse
While the foster care system is intended to serve and protect vulnerable children in their time of need, no system is perfect. It is admittedly a monumental task to manage such a vast organization, but the situation surpasses unfortunate and reaches unacceptable when...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Oct 21, 2019 | Child Abuse
For a parent, discovering their child has been abused while under the care of someone else – someone believed to be trustworthy – is a sickening nightmare. You do everything possible to protect your child, and another individual broke your trust. A recent criminal...