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California camps are not mandated to conduct background checks when hiring staff. While some may check as part of their hiring process, camps are under no obligation when staffing their organization. This often puts children at risk and opens camps up to liability. If your child was harmed because a camp failed to conduct…

Children suffer abuse at summer camps across California all too frequently. This may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and even neglect. Abusers can be held liable, as well as camp personnel and other parties who fail to take action when they have knowledge that such abuse is occurring. The Senators Firm represents…

A summer camp is supposed to be a safe place where children build friendships, learn new skills, and create cherished memories under the supervision of trusted adults. When that trust is shattered by an act of sexual abuse against your child, the world shifts instantly. The emotional trauma is immense, and trying to figure…

Healing from childhood sexual abuse is a long and emotional process. For many survivors, it was made even harder by old laws that gave them only a short time to take legal action and seek justice. Recognizing this profound injustice, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218), a landmark piece of…

Mandatory reporting laws for child sexual abuse exist to make sure concerns are taken seriously and action is taken quickly. When someone in a position of trust sees signs of abuse or has reasonable suspicion, they are legally required to speak up. In many states, reports involving child sexual abuse must be made within a specific…

Recognizing the signs of sexual assault in children can be difficult, especially when those signs are subtle or misinterpreted. Some children may speak up right away. Others show their distress through changes in mood or behavior. Physical symptoms may also appear. In many cases, concerns related to child sexual abuse come up during routine conversations or…

Filing a child sexual abuse lawsuit is a step many survivors take to pursue accountability and push for change. The process often involves collecting evidence, filing court documents, and participating in legal proceedings that address what happened. Knowing how each stage of the child sexual abuse claims process works can help you feel more prepared for…

California law gives rideshare sexual assault survivors the right to pursue justice and compensatory damages for the harm they have endured. These survivors can notify the police about their sexual assault incident. Doing so can lead to an arrest. If the perpetrator is convicted, they can receive prison time, a fine, and other penalties….