Those who commit acts of sexual abuse against children need to pay for their actions both criminally and through civil court. Child sex abuse survivors have the right to hold their abusers accountable in civil court, demanding compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial losses incurred by the abuse. The average settlement for child sex …
What Type of Lawyer Deals With Sexual Abuse Cases?
After enduring sexual abuse or assault, you may be anxious to bring your abuser to justice. In addition to filing a report with local law enforcement officials, you may be wondering whether there are other opportunities for legal recourse. However, you may have no idea what type of lawyer deals with sexual abuse cases or …
Why Trauma-Informed Representation Matters in Sexual Abuse Cases
The decision to speak out following sexual abuse can take many survivors years or even decades. The legal process for a sexual abuse case, even a civil one, may often feel retraumatizing for survivors, making it difficult for them to see through. This is one of the many reasons why trauma-informed representation matters in sexual …
What is the Michigan Priest Scandal?
The Michigan priest scandal is the State’s own terrible chapter in the still-unfolding horror story of child sexual abuse at the hands of priests or leaders in the Catholic Church. Though there had been some accounts, not widely publicized, of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church prior to 2002, the spotlight exposing these heinous crimes …
Why Most Sexual Abuse Is Unreported
Sexual abuse in the United States is a fact of life for too many women and men. There are a lot of nuances in how someone copes with the event and the steps they take to recover, including reporting the abuse or assault. White Law PLLC. understands this is a vulnerable and challenging position, and …
