Sex offenses present some of the most complex and sensitive challenges in the legal system, where evolving statutes, shifting social norms, and constitutional rights intersect. In Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses, student writers delve into the legal frameworks, case law, and policy debates that shape the prosecution, defense, and adjudication of these crimes.
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Current Volume: Volume 2 (2025)
Volume Two of Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses presents the scholarship of students enrolled in the Fall 2024 offering of the course at the Brandeis School of Law. Continuing the tradition established in the first volume, this edition showcases nuanced, carefully developed analyses and reflects the intellectual rigor and insight of some of the law school’s most exceptional students.-
Taylor Allen’s essay investigates the business dimensions of the adult entertainment industry, analyzing the balance between contractual fairness and potential exploitation of performers. Samely Gierbolini Sanchez examines the pervasive double standards male victims encounter within both societal perceptions and the legal system. Charlotte Kessinger explores Vacatur Laws, evaluating their application in cases of sex trafficking. Finally, CALI Award recipient Ana J. Prata advocates for the implementation of trauma-informed practices in professional engagements with victims, underscoring the necessity of such approaches for effective support and justice.
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By engaging with these essays, we invite readers to reflect on the evolving challenges of justice, equity, and victim advocacy, and to consider how thoughtful legal scholarship can contribute to meaningful reform and a more just society.
Essays
Justice for All…. Except for Male Sexual Assault Victims
Samely Gierbolini Sanchez
