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An Essential Element of a Sexual Assault Prevention Program in Massage
published on Friday, February 14th, 2025
There are many touch points in the hiring process where predator therapists can be identified. But even if an organization has a robust interview process, thorough reference checks, and criminal and predator background checks, some therapists with predatory tendencies will still inevitably slip through the hiring and vetting process. This is why it’s important to […]
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Why Hire Me as an Expert Witness | Dr. Ben E. Benjamin
published on Friday, February 28th, 2025
An Expert Witness for Cases Involving Sexual Misconduct in a Massage Context I have been a massage practitioner for over 60 years, and my CV is more than ten pages, which can be daunting. In light of that, I would like to highlight the achievements I am most proud of and establish why you might […]
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A Spa Business Must Have an Effective Client Survey
published on Friday, January 31st, 2025
In order to perpetuate a team culture invested in sexual assault prevention, where a business and its clients can stay safe, a spa business must have an effective client survey. No one except the client and the massage therapist can know what’s happening in the treatment room, which means businesses must get that information directly […]
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Keep Your Massage Spa or Practice and Clients Safe with an Educational Bill of Rights
published on Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Keep Your Massage Spa or Practice and Clients Safe with an Educational Bill of Rights Day spas, franchises, and massage clinics should educate their clients about what to expect as well as their rights. Creating a client educational brochure or section of a website to inform clients of their rights regarding safety is an important […]
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How to Screen Predators with Robust Verbal and Hands-On Massage Interviews
published on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Protect Your Clients and Massage Business From Hiring Mistakes The massage profession is attractive to predators because they can be alone in a room with a vulnerable client who is wearing little to no clothing. That’s why it’s vital for employers to protect their clients and their massage business from hiring mistakes by screening for […]
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Touching the Genital Region is Never an Accident
published on Friday, December 6th, 2024
Touching the Genital Region is Never an Accident Sexual assault is a national and global problem. In the United States, there were over 430,00 sexual assaults in 2023. One in six women and one in 33 men were sexually assaulted in that year. We also know that 70-80% of all sexual assaults are never […]
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Common Tactic by Predator Massage Therapists: Pelvic Contact
published on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Make Pelvic Contact with the Client’s Head or Body A massage therapist should not stand directly above the client’s head when working on the lower back so that the therapist’s pelvis cannot make contact with the client’s head. When working on the client’s lower back correctly, standing at the head of the table can be […]
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Expert Witness Insight: Working on the Lower Abdomen
published on Friday, August 16th, 2024
Working on the Lower Abdomen Some massage therapists work on the abdomen, but only when requested and for a particular reason. Abdominal massage can be very beneficial for certain conditions. However, the abdomen—especially the lower abdomen—is a very sensual area for most people, so when predator therapists start working on the lower abdomen, they are […]
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Working On the Chest in Order to Move to the Breast
published on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Working On the Chest in Order to Move to the Breast When working on the pectoral muscles, the drape is lowered slightly. The pectoral muscles can be massaged appropriately, working not more than one or two inches below the collarbone. The point is that therapists are trained to work on the pectoral muscles while avoiding […]
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Expert Witness Insight: Touching the Side of the Breast When Lying Face Down
published on Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Touching the Side of the Breast When Lying Face Down I would say that more than 99% of massage therapists are ethical professionals who would never commit a sexual assault on anyone. Massage therapists who are sexual predators are usually male and frequently test and groom the clients they choose to assault sexually. For example: […]
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