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…

Decades after experiencing abuse by a priest as a teenager, Tim Burns found the courage to speak out. Facing the past wasn't easy, but knowing he wasn't alone made the difference. No survivor should have to face their healing journey alone. youtube.com/shorts/fKn1ydtL0…

The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with approximately 1,300 clergy sexual abuse survivors. Survivor Joseph Caramanno shares what this milestone means and the ongoing pursuit of accountability. @ABC7NY @CeFaanKim ow.ly/CJLu5101qM2

The Archdiocese of Chicago has cleared a retired priest accused of sexually abusing a minor and approved his return to ministry. The decision raises questions about how the Church investigates abuse allegations and protects survivors. @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/religio…

“The $800 million payout by the Archdiocese of New York is far from a full measure of justice. For the horrors inflicted for decades, it does mark a momentous moment of real reckoning.” – Jeff Anderson andersonadvocates.com/news/s…

Cornell has banned fraternity parties for the remainder of the academic year following the Cornell Seven scandal. We break down five important points about consent, intoxication, non-consensual image sharing, and why survivors may delay reporting sexual assault. youtube.com/shorts/sU4RrRZQn…

"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.

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…

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.