Rape Shield Statute Drawbacks: No Protection Against Those Crying Wolf

Washington’s “Rape Shield Law” limits a person charged with sexual assault from cross-examining their accusers regarding past sexual behavior. The spirit of the rape shield law is admirable and has merit. Clearly, just because someone has ‘slept around’ or has a kinky sex life, does not mean they consented to sexual contact on every occasion. Read More…

Research Is Needed to Evaluate the Use of Restraints on Children in Out-of-Home Care Settings

Guest Blog by Daniel Pollack. As a last resort, there are times when properly secluding or restraining children in an out-of-home care setting can reduce their risk of injury. Contrarily, improperly secluding or restraining a child can lead to injury and liability. The use of seclusion and restraints (S/R) on children in education and health Read More…