Fr. Maday has been accused of sexually abusing at least a dozen boys in Chicago. In 1994, Maday was convicted of child sexual abuse and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fr. Maday has been named in at least four lawsuits accusing him of child sexual abuse from 1967 to 1986.

Derrick Pfeffer, a former Hope Christian Academy teacher and athletic director, has been charged with several sex crimes related to criminal sexual conduct against a minor and possessing child sexual abuse material. @FOX9 ow.ly/VcjU50ZShjz

If you were abused by a priest or employee in the Archdiocese of Chicago, you have rights. Learn about your legal rights, access survivor resources, and explore options for accountability. Confidential help is available. andersonadvocates.com/abused…

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse at St. Agatha Parish in Chicago deserve to be heard, supported, and informed. Learn about the history of abuse allegations, available resources, and legal options for survivors and their families. andersonadvocates.com/child-…

A Korean student is among seven current and former Cornell University students named as defendants in a lawsuit involving the alleged group sexual assault of a female student. koreaherald.com/article/1088…

A North Penn School District physical education teacher and coach, Jason Theodore, has been charged with sexually abusing three children he allegedly met online. northeasttimes.com/2026/09/2…

Explore the most prolific accused priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago, including accounts of clergy sexual abuse allegations, survivor experiences, institutional responses, criminal convictions, and the ongoing fight for accountability for survivors. andersonadvocates.com/blog/m…

Authorities have arrested a former high school wrestling coach, Michael Vassar, who is accused of sexually assaulting a child. The sheriff's office believes there may have been more victims and encouraged anyone with information to contact their tip line at (719) 520-7777. cbsnews.com/colorado/news/ar…

A civil lawsuit claims a girl was sex trafficked at the Brooklyn Center Super 8 hotel back in 2013, more than a decade before a major raid hit the same location. The lawsuit says the girl, 15 at the time, was forced to see between 7- 20 men a day while staff allegedly ignored clear warning signs. fox9.com/news/brooklyn-cente…

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse at St. Christina Parish in Chicago deserve to be heard and supported. Learn about abuse allegations involving priests who served the parish and explore legal options, survivor resources, and paths toward accountability. andersonadvocates.com/child-…

Looking for information about an accused clergy member? The Catholic Clergy Offender Finder lets you search publicly available information by name, diocese, location, state, city, or assignment year. ow.ly/lk0V50ZOLEk

Child predators often rely on trust, secrecy, and access—not force. Learn practical steps to protect your child, recognize grooming behaviors, and create safe spaces for open communication. Prevention starts with awareness. andersonadvocates.com/blog/h…

Fr. Maday has been accused of sexually abusing at least a dozen boys in Chicago. In 1994, Maday was convicted of child sexual abuse and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fr. Maday has been named in at least four lawsuits accusing him of child sexual abuse from 1967 to 1986.

In this video, attorney Molly Burke discusses the arrests of two school principals who failed to report known incidents of child sexual abuse. Parents of students held a protest calling for an independent investigation to uncover other abuse allegations. youtube.com/shorts/-TI9uFzK-…

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-…

According to @The74, over 18% of cases filed under the New York Child Victims Act — or nearly 1 in 5 — attest that a child was sexually abused, assaulted or raped by an adult who had access to them through their school. the74million.org/article/new…

While Maryville Academy presents an image of generosity, nefarious activities occur behind closed doors. Recently, survivors who alleged they were sexually abused at Mayville have filed lawsuits identifying Fr. John Smyth and Fr. David Ryan. andersonadvocates.com/child-…

A former teacher and wrestling coach at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf faces charges of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly assaulting a student between 1985 and 1988. fox9.com/news/former-faribau…

Between 2017 and 2020, Virginia Beach schools failed to implement proper procedures, leaving alleged victims of sexual misconduct without support to have their allegations properly addressed. virginiamercury.com/2026/09/…

Many survivors assume that if an abuser is dead, they have no legal rights. This is often not true. Even if the abuser is dead, survivors can usually bring legal action against the institution that covered it up or didn't take precautions to prevent abuse. youtube.com/shorts/Gqsr-WeqG…