El patrón de abuso sexual de Govea contra Jane Doe y Jane Doe 2 sigue un patrón similar al que vemos a menudo en los casos de agresión sexual en las escuelas. Jane Doe estaba en la clase de biología de Govea cuando era estudiante de primer año y se mantuvo en contacto con él cuando ya no era su alumna. El ex profesor comenzó el proceso de preparación enviándole mensajes sobre juegos para móviles. Después de entablar una amistad con ella, la convenció de reunirse con él para realizar actos que eran claramente de naturaleza sexual.

There was an initial investigation that could have resulted in criminal prosecution, but the victim’s resolved broke down when Govea asked her, “Are you going to ruin my life?” Like a true coward, Govea exploited the love and trust she felt for him so that he could get away with his crime. Because the case was dismissed without prejudice, Jane Doe was able to refile charges with the Monterey County District Attorney’s office.

En cuanto a Jane Doe 2, tenía 16 años en ese momento y ayudaba a Govea como asistente de enseñanza cuando él comenzó su campaña de acoso. Su coqueteo inicialmente la hizo sentir especial y con el tiempo, la convenció de que fuera a su casa, donde tuvieron un acto sexual. Para ella, el proceso de recuperación comenzó cuando publicó su historia en la cuenta de Instagram “Thisisour831”.

Según Jane Doe 2, tardó mucho tiempo en comprender las leyes o la psicología detrás de cómo Govea se aprovechó de ella. Pero finalmente se dio cuenta de que no es ella “la que debería sentir pena”. Tanto ella como Jane Doe esperan que sus acciones inspiren a más víctimas de agresión sexual a denunciar sus actos.

Even though there is a specific individual who molested you, it’s likely that negligence by other staff members and school officials contributed to the harm you suffered. That’s why lawsuit sfor sexual abuse by a sports coach, bus driver, lunch aide, and other school employees are filed against the school district, and not just the perpetrator.

Hasta el momento, no conocemos los detalles exactos de cómo reaccionaron los funcionarios escolares cuando se enteraron o tuvieron sospechas de conducta sexual inapropiada por parte de Juan Govea. Incluso si las víctimas no se lo dijeron a nadie, hay muchas señales que indican una relación inapropiada entre estudiantes y maestros. Como mínimo, debería haber una supervisión adecuada y protocolos claros sobre no reunirse con estudiantes fuera de la escuela a menos que haya otros testigos (otros maestros, estudiantes o el padre del niño, por ejemplo).

As more details are released, it’s more than likely that we will hear of how the district failed in their duty of care to protect students from Juan Govea, and perhaps other predatory adults at the school. Our attorneys have been representing school sexual abuse victims for decades, and we have yet to see a case where the school system had no responsibility for what their students were going through.

More often than not, the case just “slips through the cracks,” even though the student is promised that an investigation will take place. Alternatively, they will look into the matter but hide any evidence that indicates child sexual abuse. In some cases, the student is simply told that it was all a misunderstanding, or they are somehow to blame for the incident. Even worse, these offenders are rarely removed from the school system, nor do they lose their teaching license. If there are any consequences, it’s usually a quiet and swift resignation with a clean history that allows them to be hired by another district.

En definitiva, es poco probable que la lista de víctimas de Govea incluya sólo a dos estudiantes. Puede haber otras víctimas en la escuela secundaria de Salinas, pero también en otras escuelas y lugares de trabajo donde el hombre de 40 años entró en contacto con menores. En cuanto a lo que las escuelas sabían o no sabían, qué acciones no tomaron, etc., son preguntas que pueden servir como base para una demanda contra la escuela secundaria de Salinas.

For the most part, settlements for a school sexual abuse lawsuit can be substantial. Those who were sexually assaulted may receive higher compensation than victims of solicitation or sexual harassment, although there are exceptions. Based on a variety of factors, such as the severity of injuries and willful misconduct by the school, the value of a lawsuit for sexual abuse by a teacher can vary significantly. However, it’s important to note that the amount of compensation will depend on the specific circumstances of each case.

Child molestation lawsuits typically take 12 to 24 months to settle, and up to 3 years or longer if we need to ask for a court date. Unfortunately, the process to sue a school district is very complicated, and that alone adds to the amount of time it takes to recover a school sexual abuse lawsuit settlement. Then, you have to consider how damaging it is for a school system to be associated with allegations of sexual assault. Any school district would put up a fight, and that’s why having an experienced child sex abuse lawyer is crucial if you plan on suing the Salinas Union High School District.

As for the possibility of your case going to court, it’s very unlikely, since over 95% of all sexual abuse lawsuits are eventually settled. But if it becomes necessary to present your case in court, it will take up to several years to obtain your compensation.

Como víctima de abuso sexual durante la infancia, debe presentar una demanda antes de la fecha que ocurra más tarde entre las siguientes:

• La fecha en la que cumples 40 años, lo que te da 22 años después de tus 18^th Fecha de nacimiento para iniciar una denuncia civil
• 5 años desde que usted se da cuenta de una lesión causada por el trauma emocional y/o físico del abuso sexual.

The realization of abuse-related injuries is known as the discovery rule, and it’s very common among children who are sexually abused by a teacher or another school employee. Instead of going to someone, minors tend to repress these incidents. Then again, telling the principal or someone else in charge isn’t always helpful, as we have seen in far too many cases of sexual assault and harassment at schools throughout California.

Sadly, not dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse almost always leads to mental health issues for the victim. However, most people who were sexually violated by a trusted adult are unaware that these problems are abuse-related injuries. With many of our clients, they did not come to this realization until they saw a therapist much later on in their lives. There’s no telling how old someone will be at the point of discovery, which is why you are given 5 years to sue a school district if you find out about an injury past the 22-year statute of limitations.

Legal changes within the past few years have allowed more victims to come forward and demand justice for sexual abuse during their childhood. You too, can seek advice from one of our attorneys and determine the most effective way to move forward if you were sexually abused by Juan Govea or another teacher at Salinas High School.

There’s no cost to you for a consultation, nor will you pay a single cent in legal fees if you wish to file a lawsuit. We cover all the expenses associated with your case and wait to be reimbursed by the Salinas Union High School District. Plus, we offer a contingency fee arrangement, so you won’t receive any bills from us if we don’t recover your settlement.

Para una revisión de caso gratuita con un abogado que pueda demandar por abuso sexual por parte de un maestro, comuníquese con nuestro bufete de abogados.