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When reports of clergy sexual abuse are filed, there will likely be an investigation into the alleged abuse. Law enforcement often conducts more thorough investigations than the church and can prosecute offenders for their actions. If you are unsure about reporting the abuse you have suffered, or unsure about what to expect after the…

Sexual abuse within the church has a profound effect on survivors, and they have the right to hold their abuser accountable and recover compensation to cover medical expenses, counseling and therapy costs, and other losses. A compassionate California clergy sexual abuse lawyer from The Senators Firm can help you navigate the claim process. Overview of Clergy…

Your child may unknowingly be lured or forced into performing acts that harm them. Forced sex, labor, or a combination of forced acts may result in exploitation and abuse in California. Recognizing the signs of child exploitation can help you protect someone you love and other minors. Identify Questionable Online Activity The internet is a…

Exploitation can impact a child for a lifetime. Helping your child recover from the harms exploitation causes can be a vital step in recovery. Both criminal and civil actions may be legal options to protect a child. Compensation for the damages a child experiences due to sexual exploitation in California may be possible when…

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…