childhood sexual abuse
Coverage of childhood sexual abuse in the Nexus archive.
- Archdiocese of San Francisco reaches landmark $395M settlement for child sex abuse survivors
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has reached a $395 million settlement with hundreds of survivors who allege childhood sexual abuse by the organization. The agreement marks a significant resolution for victims seeking accountability.
- At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life
A 21-year-old woman recounts her experience of receiving testosterone therapy and undergoing a double mastectomy at age 14, citing underlying trauma from childhood sexual abuse rather than gender dysphoria as the root cause. She details severe long-term medical complications including urological issues, vaginal atrophy, and chronic pain, arguing that irreversible gender transition procedures on minors lack adequate exploration of alternatives and trauma-informed care.