Arizona Child Molestation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment

Reported cases of sexual abuse in the United States have been increasing. Teachers, coaches, and church officials have been at the forefront of several public scandals, bringing to light the potential dangers that young children may face every day. Most school teachers, coaches, and counselors are respected authority figures and hold a great deal of power over the students in their care. Sadly, many of these figures manipulate their power for their own twisted and despicable desires. The teacher or school staff member gains the trust of the student and then uses their authority to sexually influence the child.

Even worse, the adult continues to manipulate the student afterward, assuring them that if they tell anyone what happened, they will be punished and no one will believe them. And tragically, that is often the case. It’s common for communities to rally around the accused teacher or coach, and the victim who spoke out is then alienated and rejected. The school sexual assault attorneys at JacksonWhite have experience dealing with assault in public schools, and know how to best handle the situation so that your child feels that their voice is heard and that they feel safe and protected.

When a child is sexually molested, abused, or exploited, it can often be contributed to negligence. The fact that sexual abuse still occurs frequently in school, churches, and daycares across the country is disheartening and tragic, and the sexual abuse attorneys at JacksonWhite are dedicated to helping clients who have been victims of such atrocious crimes. Victims of sexual abuse crimes can pursue compensation for medical expenses, psychological therapy, and pain and suffering.

Committing a crime against a defenseless and innocent child is one of the most heinous crimes a person can complete. The horrific experience of being sexually molested often lives with the victims forever, and many will endure a lifetime of psychological treatment.  The attack may affect a victim’s ability to become intimate, fall in love, and find a partner to share their life with. The Arizona sexual assault attorneys at JacksonWhite can assist victims and their families obtain compensation that can help them through their recovery process. JacksonWhite injury attorneys can help you file a civil lawsuit against the institution that failed to protect your child, and will work tirelessly to see that you and your family are justly compensated for your injuries.