What Are Common Places Where Sexual Abuse Happens?

If you, or someone you love, has been a victim of  sexual abuse, it can feel like you’re on your own when it comes to seeking support and restitution. Trust that our attorneys who represent sexual abuse victims will stand with you throughout the case. We support you emotionally while pursuing a civil lawsuit on your behalf.

If your abuse happened in a location known for this type of attack, it may help us prove your case. Common places for sexual abuse include:

• Churches
• Schools
• Camps
• Workplaces
• Nursing homes
• Mental health facilities
• Residential treatment centers
• Group homes

Victims in these and similar places may end up in situations where they cannot protect themselves. An authority figure may take advantage of a vulnerable or younger person, leading to sexual abuse. If this happens to you, or someone you love,  the facility has violated its duty of care to protect your safety and well-being.

At Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy & Conaway, P.C., we are experienced lawyers with 40 years of experience helping victims. We take systematic steps to prove the abuse occurred, working tirelessly to find the evidence required to back up your claim.

We Protect Your Rights

If you, or someone you love, were the victim of sexual abuse, you should report the abuse to law enforcement. Police officers will investigate the case and potentially bring criminal charges against the person who caused the abuse.

When our law firm is representing you, we focus on your civil case. We are seeking a financial award for you from any party that behaved in a negligent manner. 

The organization managing the facility where the sexual abuse occurred should have taken steps to protect vulnerable people. If victims did not receive the protection they needed, allowing the accused abuser to take advantage, accountability matters. 

Steps an Organization Can Take To Protect You From Sexual Abuse

If an organization fails to take important steps to protect vulnerable people, our lawyers can use this information in your case. Appropriate steps an organization should take include the following:

• Having a clear policy against sexual abuse for all employees
• Providing training for all employees to help them spot signs of sexual abuse
• Avoiding situations where people holding positions of authority in the organization could take advantage of vulnerable people
• Performing detailed background checks on all employees or volunteers within the organization
• Allowing anyone to report allegations of sexual abuse without fear of retaliation
• Taking reports of any allegations of sexual abuse seriously and investigating them immediately
• identifying and responding to “red flag” warnings typically seen in abusers

When investigating your sexual abuse case, we will dig deeply into the policies of the organization where the abuse occurred. We will seek evidence showing the organization failed to enforce these important policies strictly and that this failure put victims in danger.

If an organization had any idea one of its employees or volunteers was placing victims in danger and failed to act, this is a clear sign of negligence.

Contact Us for Help Today

If you believe you are eligible to file a civil lawsuit after suffering sexual abuse, we are ready to help. The law firm of Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy & Conaway, P.C., has the experience you can trust. We treat you and your case with compassion. We can explain your legal options and advise you on how we think you should proceed. 

To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 800-433-2408. Our team is ready to answer your questions, outline the process of bringing legal action, and begin working for you immediately should you decide to move forward.