Esperamos que nuestro niños are in good hands when we leave them in the care of seemingly honorable organizations such the church or Boy Scouts of America.  However, the horrific truth is that sometimes, the individuals put in charge of our children, such as priests and counselors commit heinous crimes against the kids we trust them with.  These crimes include sexual molestation, abuse as well as lewd and offensive conduct.  Most concerning is that the organizations in charge of these criminals deny any responsibility or wrongdoing, claiming that they owe no duty to these victimized children.  These religious and social organizations could include:

• Iglesia católica
• Iglesia mormona
• Metodistas
• Pentecostales
• Iglesia de los Santos de los Últimos Días
• Evangélicos
• Boy Scouts de América

Una y otra vez, los tribunales han concluido que estas organizaciones son responsables de la mala conducta de sus representantes.

Defendiendo el abuso

The attorneys at Downtown L.A. Law Group understand that it is not always easy for adult and child victims of sexual abuse or misconduct to come forward.  The abuse extolled by religious authority figures (such as priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, and nuns) or counselors can leave damaging emotional scars that last a lifetime.  Often times, these abusers engage in systematic mental oppression that creates fear among the victim.  We have also found that many victims never speak out for fear of backlash or a social stigma that might accompany a complaint. At times, these powerful organizations attempt to conceal their crimes by threatening their victims.  However, we have found that victims of abuse feel a sense of liberation and freedom  for standing up against these predators.  Survivors of sexual molestation often know that their acts may go a long way in preventing future criminal acts against innocent children. Our lawyers understand the fragile nature that accompanies these types of cases.  We know that it is not only our job to ensure that these organizations receive the justice they deserve, but to also make to process as painless and comfortable as possible.  We also know that not all victims want to file lawsuits.  Please feel free to call us, even if all you are looking for is advice.  It would truly be an honor to learn about your case, and we will never charge you to speak to an attorney.

Efectos del abuso sexual por parte de clérigos, sacerdotes y boy scouts

Las víctimas de abuso sexual a menudo sufren consecuencias que alteran sus vidas como resultado de la crueldad que sufrieron cuando eran niños. Estos niños inocentes sufren efectos emocionales, psicológicos y espirituales duraderos que pueden afectar casi todos los aspectos de sus vidas. Se sabe que las víctimas de abuso sufren: Distrés emocional severo, que puede afectar sus relaciones personales y su capacidad para trabajar. Las víctimas de abuso sexual infantil han mostrado problemas con la autoridad y otros problemas que obstaculizan su avance profesional.

• Depresión
• Trastorno de estrés postraumático
• Ansiedad
• Miedo
• Humillación
• Dolor, conmoción, indignidad
• Dolor físico
• Disfunción sexual y problemas de identidad sexual
• Alcoholismo: generalmente afecta todos los aspectos de la vida de las víctimas y puede conducir a la violencia y causar o exacerbar las consecuencias mencionadas anteriormente.

Nuestros abogados luchan contra el abuso en iglesias y organizaciones

Most of the time, the organizations in charge of these sexual predators do not want to shoulder the blame.  They are massive entities who will fight at all cost to clear their name.  We want nothing more than to stop the continuation of these crimes, and to make sure you receive the compensation you warrant.  Most importantly, we keep all communication discreet and will never pressure you into making a decision.