Relationship Connection: My sister’s secret, do I confront my dad?
Question: I’m getting ready to go to a family reunion across the country and I just learned that my 38-year-old sister told my wife that she was sexually molested by our father when she was younger. I...
View ArticleMan arrested for child sex abuse, multiple charges
ST. GEORGE — A St. George man was arrested Thursday at 11 a.m. in connection with the sexual abuse of two children after an investigation was initiated by the alleged victims. The children came forward...
View ArticleOn the EDge: When will something be done about Short Creek?
OPINION – The news reports out of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, continue in a tragic vein. Last week, a 17-year-old boy who lives in the community was charged with sexual conduct with a...
View ArticleVictims of child abuse supported through Fun Run
ST. GEORGE — The Iron County Children’s Justice Center is hosting their 12th annual Fun Run for Kids 5K, 6.55-mile quarter marathon. quarter marathon on May 16 at 8 a.m. at 545 South 225 East, Cedar...
View Article‘Night of Inspiration’ raises $28,000 for victims of domestic abuse
ST. GEORGE — “Night of Inspiration” held at St. George’s SunRiver Ballroom last weekend was a huge success on all fronts, Lindsey Boyer, executive director of the Dove Center, announced Thursday. Dove...
View ArticleSt. George man faces 6 felony charges for rape, sexual abuse of child
ST. GEORGE — A 22-year-old St. George man was arrested Tuesday for the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a child in 2014. Detectives received a report of a possible rape of a 13-year-old girl, according...
View ArticleHow to be sure justice is legally served if your child falls victim to abuse
ST. GEORGE – Did you know if your child is a victim of abuse, their statements can be dismissed in court if they have been questioned too extensively by a parent or another adult? The St. George Police...
View ArticleParents, teens together learn about sexual assault, how to stay safe
ST. GEORGE — Most topics are difficult to cover with teens, even more so the possibility of sexual assault, which is why a personal safety course is helping teens and parents learn together to protect...
View ArticleSex, lies and audiotape: Marking 9 years since Warren Jeffs’ capture
HILDALE – It’s been nine years since Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was captured by authorities. It was on Aug. 28, 2006, that the fugitive,...
View ArticleOrem chiropractor charged with sexually abusing patients
OREM – A chiropractor in Orem is facing criminal charges of sexual battery after several of his patients contacted authorities alleging he touched them inappropriately during their appointments. The...
View ArticlePolice identify, arrest man allegedly involved in sexual assault of...
ED. NOTE: This report includes details that may not be appropriate for all readers. Discretion is advised. ST. GEORGE – After seeking the public’s help last month, police identified and arrested a man...
View ArticleHurricane man arrested on 12 felony counts of child sexual abuse
HURRICANE – A weekslong investigation culminated in the arrest of a Hurricane man Thursday on 12 first-degree felony counts of aggravated child sexual abuse and other charges. Paul Brady Whitlatch, of...
View ArticleRelationship Connection: My mother is accusing my husband of abusing our...
Question I recently had a situation occur with my mother that has put a strain on our relationship. While I was gone to a conference, she was in charge of taking care of my three-year-old daughter for...
View ArticleSt. George man arrested for sex abuse after luring teen on texting app
ST. GEORGE — Police are encouraging parents to monitor their children’s phone activity Monday following the Sunday arrest of a 22-year-old St. George man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old...
View ArticleSt. George man charged with 10 felony counts of sexual abuse
ST. GEORGE – The Washington County Attorney’s Office charged a St. George man Thursday with 10 felony counts of sex crimes relating to a minor. Jose Antonia Paredes, 36, was charged with five...
View ArticleNavajo Nation members suing LDS Church over alleged childhood sexual abuse
ST. GEORGE — Members of the Navajo Nation have filed suit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The suit alleges church leaders did not take adequate steps to protect Native American...
View ArticleTrauma Talk: Is PTSD therapy different if the trauma was sexual?
Question Is the therapy for PTSD from sexual trauma different than the therapy for PTSD from anything else, say a car accident? How is it different? Answer Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs when...
View ArticlePerspectives: Transcending victimhood, rejecting the gospel of guilt
OPINION – A perfect symbol of how dysfunctional American society is becoming is evident in how many people now regard being seen as a victim as a symbol of status. This isn’t exactly a new development;...
View ArticleOn the EDge: Politics aside, neither Franken nor Moore deserve a pass
OPINION – Al Franken and Roy Moore are pretty much done. So are the careers of a lot of other high-profile guys who have trouble keeping their hands to themselves and their zippers closed. The whole...
View ArticleMero Moment: Hollywood sex scandals and the sexual revolution
OPINION — For many old white male culture warriors, such as myself, the daily streams of sexual harassment allegations are “I told you so” moments. For over 30 years, we have forecast the consequences...
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