Blog: Tito Valdes

When the System Fails: Fighting for Survivors of Abuse and Institutional Betrayal

May 6, 2025

The recent Philadelphia Inquirer article detailing the heartbreaking death of 2-year-old Su’Layah Williams in a foster home approved by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) has stirred a familiar ache in those of us who’ve worked within child protection systems. It’s not just a tragic headline. It’s a devastating failure—one that should never happen. As someone who has worked inside DHS and later prosecuted some of the most difficult child abuse and sexual assault cases...

From Betrayal to Justice: Standing Up for Victims of Online Exploitation

Apr 25, 2025

At Anapol Weiss, we believe children deserve better — and we are fighting to make sure they get it. Recent headlines paint a devastating portrait of two of the world’s most popular online platforms — Roblox and Discord — knowingly exposing children to unspeakable harm. And now, the tide is finally turning. As a former Special Victims prosecutor, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences when institutions fail to protect children. Companies like Roblox and Discord...