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Coming from the National Center for Victims of Crime, Parallel Justice is a trauma informed and survivor centered podcast that investigates civil justice sought for criminal acts. Dive into the realities of our criminal justice system alongside expert attorneys who took on the cases that dominated the headlines and changed our society. This is not your typical True Crime show. Parallel Justice is an honest, empowering investigation into how the Justice system actually works, where it fails, and how survivors can seek accountability. The National Center for Victims of Crime advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims and survivors of crime and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. To learn more about the National Center for Victims of Crime, visit https://victimsofcrime.org/. Access a civil justice attorney through the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the criminal system visit https://victimbar.org/. Compassionate, confidential support is available through the VictimConnect Resource Center via call, chat or text at https://victimconnect.org/ and 1-855-484-2846.

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Miracle Meadows: How Civil Justice Uncovered Decades of Abuse at a West Virginia Boarding School

2023/10/09

Between 1987 and 2014 countless students were abused at Miracle Meadows, a boarding school in West Virginia. These students often complained, but their complaints were repeatedly dismissed. Join Guy D’Andrea, W. Jesse Forbes, and Scott Long, the attorneys who broke this case, as they discuss what they learned through the course of this case and how it fits in with the larger trend of the “Troubled Teen Industry.” More information on Mr. Forbes is available at: https://www.forbeslawwv.com/. More information about Mr. D’Andrea is available at: https://laffeybuccikent.com. More information about Mr. Long is available at: https://www.handl.com

Continuing Revelations: Abuse and the Mormon Church & LDS

2023/08/28

Not many religions are as shrouded in secrecy as the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and its progeny. This secrecy cultivates a culture that is ripe for abuse to occur. Attorney Peter Janci of Crew Janci LLP represents sexual abuse survivors including those abused by LDS and FDLS clergy and rejoins us for this episode of the podcast to discuss how the abuse occurs and how we can combat it. Sexual violence cases involving LDS churches and others associated with Mormonism tend to be discussed less often than similar cases against Catholic churches because these crimes are reported less often. The extent of abuse that occurs is significant, however. Victims of abuse are deterred from reporting sexual crimes due to the insular structure of LDS churches and those related as well as the fact that these churches are often based in states where court statutes stop victims from being able to take legal action. Tune in to learn more about the history of sexual violence in LDS churches and how abuse is often hidden.

The Playbook: Statutes of Limitations

2023/06/28

The Catholic church has a go-to playbook to avoid liability in child sex abuse cases. Last time, we talked to Jeff Anderson and Mike Finnegan, attorneys from Jeff Anderson & Associates who represent victims of childhood sexual crimes, about how the Catholic church utilizes bankruptcy to avoid helping victims. This time, we speak with them again to discuss one other way the Church has historically escaped liability—by abusing statutes of limitations. Statutes of limitations are time limits that legal claims must be filed during in order to become viable cases. They can differ from state to state. Statutes of limitations make sense in most personal injury cases, but for cases involving child sex abuse, a deadline of a couple of years is simply not enough time for many victims to come forward—especially when the crime is committed by someone the child thinks they can trust, like a member of the clergy. The Catholic church has been known to groom or coerce victims into silence until the statute passes, escaping liability completely.

The Playbook: How the Church Has Used Bankruptcy to Avoid Liability in Abuse Cases

2023/05/04

The Catholic church has a go-to playbook to avoid liability in child sex abuse cases. Join Renee Williams as she interviews Attorney Jeff Anderson and Attorney Mike Finnegan from Jeff Anderson & Associates, one of the most recognized law firms in the nation that represents victims of childhood sexual abuse, as they discuss how and why the Church uses bankruptcy to avoid helping their victims. By filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Catholic church is able to hide its assets and pay less to abuse survivors while halting all abuse litigation. Consequently, by putting bankruptcy rules and deadlines into place, the organization is even protected from future litigation if more victims were to come forward after the deadline has passed. Tune in to listen to Jeff Anderson and Mike Finnegan as they discuss how the Church gets away with this and what’s being done to fight back on behalf of survivors.

Hidden Consequences: Liability for enablers and bystanders in institutional abuse cases

2022/11/01

Jerry Sandusky. Larry Nasser. Richard Strauss. These names are synonymous with abuse. Less attention is paid to the institutions that protect these predators, and even less to the individuals who knew of abuse every day and choose to not report. Join law professor Amos Guiora as he explains the harms perpetrated by those who enable abusers. More information on Professor Guiora is available at: https://faculty.utah.edu/u0586620-AMOS_GUIORA/hm/index.hml. His book is available at: https://armiesofenablers.com/

The Case of Yeardley Love

2022/10/26

On May 3, 2010; UVA Women’s Lacrosse star, Yeardley Love was murdered in her Charlottesville Apartment. Twelve years later, Yeardley’s killer was held accountable in civil court. Join this conversation with Yeardley’s family attorney, Kevin Biniazan, as he discusses the case and one family’s quest for justice. More information One Love Foundation is available at: https://www.joinonelove.org/. Mr. Biniazan can be reached at: https://www.bbtrial.com/attorneys/kevin-biniazan/

The Unseen Victims & the State of Policing in America

2022/10/18

Tensions between law enforcement and communities of color were on the rise well before the murder of George Floyd. Join Attorney Tony Romanucci in this continuing conversation on the current state of policing in America. Mr. Romanucci discusses previous cases of brutality that weren't publicized and discusses how disturbing practices continue to propagate. Mr. Romanucci’s information is available at: https://www.rblaw.net/professionals-romanucci.

Killology & The Murder of George Floyd

2022/10/12

George Floyd’s murder was a spark into an already loaded powder keg. Despite extensive press and publicity, misconceptions regarding the murder and the subsequent trials remain. Join Floyd family co-counsel Antonio Romanucci as he discusses the case and the issues that were pervasive in the Minneapolis Police Department for years. More information on Mr. Romanucci is available at: https://www.rblaw.net/professionals-romanucci.

Reputational Harm: How one sexual predator claimed defamation against a child – and how one attorney fought back. Part 2

2022/09/20

Join us as attorney Rich Anderson talks about his case where a 9 year old sexual assault victim was accused of defamation by her abuser. Rich explains how this repeat predator tried to use the civil justice system to his benefit, and how the road to justice can be long and winding. Attorney Rich Anderson passionate and unrelenting advocate for victims and children. Find out more about him here: https://sgb-law.com/our-team/rich-anderson.

Reputational Harm: How one sexual predator claimed defamation against a child – and how one attorney fought back. Part 1

2022/09/13

Web of Lies: How two cases of stolen identity led to stalking, date rape, and a wrongful conviction." part 2

2022/09/06

Bumble. Tinder. Craigslist. In the modern world, there are endless solutions to find love. But what happens when someone creates lies and puts themselves at risk? Join dynamo attorney Carrie Goldberg as she explains two cases of stolen identity that almost led to tragic consequences, and how she fought for the victims involved. Carrie is a powerful, fiery advocate for victims of crime everywhere. For more information, or to contact her go to: https://www.cagoldberglaw.com/

Web of Lies: How two cases of stolen identity led to stalking, date rape, and a wrongful conviction, Part 1

2022/08/30

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CT Blue 2022/02/09

Great Podcast!

I’ve been listening to this series, but was particularly blown away by season 2, episodes 5 and 6, about the Boy Scouts. This was really interesting. ...

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phi!ip 2021/11/09

Toward equity, all justice must be parallel, and..

… Parallel Justice is a means and a great companion to NCVC’s multifaceted approach to trauma informed and survivor centered justice—and healing, of s...

★★★★★

LL 5th 2021/10/24

Great inside perspective…

… on an area of law that is misunderstood, underused and — far too often — undercut for all the wrong reasons.

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