SoCal School Counselor Accused of having Sex with Teen Student – Child Sex Abuse Lawyers

Sex Abuse at the Hands of School Staff

The sexual abuse of a minor is considered child sex abuse – as a minor can never consent to sexual contact. Child sex abuse can include the following:

• Rape and attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Penetration with objects
• Forced kissing on the lips or anywhere on the body
• Forced touching, groping, fondling, etc.
• Forcing the victim to watch any sexual act
• Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act
• Sending the victim sexually explicit photos or victims
• And more

In many cases, the adult in the situation has manipulated the minor into allowing the sexual contact to happen – and even actively participating in the sexual contact. Because of this, the minor may not immediately come forward to report the sexual contact.

The Harm Resulting from Sexual Abuse

Child sex abuse can result in significant harm. Examples of the harm that victims could suffer could include sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, complications related to pregnancy, injuries to genitals, injuries to reproductive organs, and other physical injuries, like fractures, bruises, and lacerations, especially if there was a struggle. In addition, victims could suffer extensive mental and emotional harm, which could include post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, fear, panic, and more.

Although the name of the school was not included in official reports, likely because the school is a prominent private school, new information has pointed to the sexual abuse incident occurring at YULA High School. YULA is a private school, specifically a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva high school.

YULA has two separate campuses – one for boys and one for girls. The YULA Boys Division Nagel Family Campus is located at 9760 W. Pico Blvd. The YULA Girls Division Gindi Family Campus is located at 1619 S. Robertson Blvd. The campuses are about a mile apart in an established Jewish community in West Los Angeles.

The school is considered a prestigious private school that, according to their mission statement, is “dedicated to cultivating an unwavering commitment to Halacha, Torah values, outstanding academic achievement, and exemplary moral conduct.” Parents pay over $40,000 in tuition and fees to ensure that their kids get the best education rooted in Judaism.

Unfortunately, sexual abuse can happen in even the most influential religious private schools. Counselors and other school staff can take advantage of their positions and proximity to students to sexually abuse them.

Can I File a Lawsuit for Child Sex Abuse?

Yes – any sexual contact with a minor is child sexual abuse because a minor can never consent to sexual contact. Victims and their families could have the right to file lawsuits against the school and the school district. Your right to sue can be based on negligent hiring, negligent supervising, negligent training, the failure to identify and address abuse, and even ignoring the abuse or allowing it to happen. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for child sex abuse, please do not hesitate to reach out to our expert legal team.

Can I Recover Compensation?

Based on the details surrounding your child sex abuse claim and the harm that you suffered, you could be entitled to receive compensation. The categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical costs
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal costs

Here at our law firm, our expert school sex abuse lawyers are fully committed to helping our clients secure the maximum recovery available for their claims. We understand how difficult it can be to decide to come forward and fight for justice, so we are committed to making the process as simple as possible. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our experts will do everything necessary to secure the highest recovery possible and the justice owed.

For more information about the possible value of your school counselor child sex abuse lawsuit, contact us today.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or a deadline to sue. If claims are not filed on time, then claimants can lose their right to sue entirely. In California, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty – or twenty-two years after the age of eighteen to file their claims. There is also a five-year discovery rule that applies. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

Unfortunately, sexual abuse at the hands of counselors, teachers, and other school staff is relatively common. If you or someone you know suffered child sex abuse, it is important that you seek legal help. Here at our law firm, our legal team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your sexual abuse lawsuit. Our experts at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to guide you every step of the way and help you get justice.

If you are ready to speak with a child sex abuse lawyer that can help you, contact us today. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your sexual abuse claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, reach out to our legal team at your earliest convenience.

We offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs to speak with our team. In addition, our firm works on contingency, so our clients will never be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

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