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A continuación se ofrece información sobre los derechos de las víctimas, la responsabilidad de los centros escolares y las acciones civiles y penales contra los abusos sexuales en centros escolares públicos y privados.

Demandas civiles e indemnizaciones contra centros escolares para víctimas de abusos sexuales en California:

Los Distritos Escolares en California pueden ser considerados responsables cuando los administradores y el personal de la escuela no notifican a los padres o no revelan la agresión física o sexual de un niño a los padres o tutores. Por lo general, los administradores escolares tienen la obligación de informar a los padres después de enterarse de un acoso, agresión sexual o abuso físico de un niño. Además, los distritos escolares pueden ser considerados responsables de la angustia emocional de la madre si tales lesiones se produjeron por no revelar la información pertinente sobre el incidente. El Estándar de Cuidado impuso a los empleados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, incluyendo maestros, entrenadores y personal en general, el grado de cuidado que una persona razonable con el nivel de deberes y responsabilidades ejercería. Normalmente, el grado de los deberes que tienen los maestros y otro personal para con sus estudiantes se basa en la edad del estudiante. En circunstancias especiales, como en el caso de alumnos con necesidades especiales, dificultades cognitivas o discapacidades físicas, el personal escolar debe prestar un mayor nivel de atención. Si un fallo en el deber de cuidado resulta en abuso sexual, violación y acoso de un estudiante, entonces el Distrito Escolar puede ser considerado responsable.

No denuncia de actos de abuso sexual: Persecución penal de los abusos sexuales Por desgracia para las víctimas, la inmensa mayoría de los abusos sexuales en centros públicos y privados no se denuncian. Incluso cuando presuntos abusos sexuales se denuncia a las autoridades competentes, la mayoría de las denuncias se ignoran o no se creen. No denunciar los actos de mala conducta puede dar lugar a cargos penales y enjuiciamiento.

Ley de notificación obligatoria de abusos sexuales de California: Bajo la Ley de California "Los informes de sospecha de abuso o negligencia infantil serán realizados por los informantes por mandato, o en el caso de los informes de conformidad con la Sección se puede hacer, a cualquier departamento de policía o departamento del sheriff." Los informantes obligatorios incluyen:

• Un profesor
• Un ayudante de instrucción.
• Ayudante de profesor o asistente de profesor empleado por cualquier escuela pública o privada.
• Un empleado clasificado de cualquier escuela pública.
• Un funcionario administrativo
• Un supervisor de bienestar infantil y asistencia, o un empleado certificado de personal de alumnos de cualquier organismo público.
• o escuela privada.
• Administrador de un campamento de día público o privado.
• Un administrador o empleado de un centro juvenil público o privado, un programa de ocio juvenil o una organización juvenil.
• Administrador o empleado de una organización pública o privada cuyas funciones requieran el contacto directo y la supervisión de niños.
• Cualquier empleado de una oficina de educación del condado o del Departamento de Educación del Estado, cuyas funciones le pongan en contacto con niños de forma habitual.
• Un titular de una licencia, un administrador o un empleado de un centro autorizado de atención comunitaria o guardería.
• Una profesora del programa Head Start.

Qué debe denunciarse según las leyes de denuncia del Código Penal de California: Según las leyes de denuncia de abusos sexuales de California, los abusos físicos que deben denunciarse se definen como, "una lesión física infligida por medios no accidentales a un niño por otra persona". Incluido:

• abuso emocional
• abuso sexual
• abandono o malos tratos en centros de acogida fuera del hogar familiar
• Agresión sexual
•  actos sexuales con niños,
• masturbación intencionada en presencia de niños
• acoso sexual
• explotación sexual
• venta o distribución de material pornográfico
• prostitución infantil

Sexual Abuse by PE Teacher and Coach

Unfortunately, many instances of sexual abuse at schools occur at the hands of PE teachers and coaches, as well as coaching assistants of school teams for different sports. In many cases, P.E. teachers, sports coaches, and similar staff are often hired without subjecting them to thorough background checks. Even with clear background checks, PE teachers and sports coaches are rarely under strict supervision (for example, gyms, fields, storage areas, etc. are not typically covered by surveillance cameras). Coaches and coach assistants, specifically, often have direct access to students – often during school, after school, on weekends, and even during school breaks both on-campus and off-campus. When students are abused at the hands of their PE teachers and coaches, the school district could be liable and could be sued.

Sexual Abuse at After School Programs and School Youth Organizations Associated with Schools

Whether the sexual abuse that a student suffers occurs during a school-operated after school program or a youth organization associated with the school, the district can still be held liable for the harm that victims suffer. If the abuse involves an employee of a youth organization that works with schools, the youth organization could also be held liable. It is also possible that both entities will share liability. For more information about establishing liability in different sexual abuse incidents, contact us today.

Sexual Abuse at Charter Schools

Sexual abuse is just as common in charter schools as in public schools. Since most charter schools are privately owned and operated, liability will fall onto the entity that runs the school. This entity has the duty to keep students safe from all harm – including harm represented by school staff. If you or your child suffered sexual abuse at a charter school, you could have the right to sue and recover compensation. For more information about your right to file your lawsuit, contact us today.

Sexual Abuse at the Hands of Other Students

Unfortunately, acts of sexual abuse committed by other students are common. Many students fall victim to abuse at the hands of fellow students. This can include rape, attempted rape, groping, unwanted touching, etc. When this abuse occurs in schools, the school/district could be liable. This is because the school/district has the duty to keep all students safe from harm (including sexual abuse); of course, the school/district is responsible for keeping students safe from sexual abuse at the hands of other students. In these cases, the abuse often occurs due to a lack of supervision or even due to inaction of school staff (not taking reports seriously, not investigating alleged incidents, etc.). If you or your child suffered sexual abuse at the hands of another student at a school, you could have the right to sue. If you are in need of guidance, contact us as soon as possible.

You can certainly file a sexual abuse lawsuit for school sexual abuse. Victims of child sex abuse at schools have twenty-two years from the age of eighteen (that is, until the age of forty) to file their claims. In the state of California, there is also a five-year discovery rule, which gives victims five years from the date that they discovered the abuse to file a lawsuit – even if the original statute of limitations has already passed. The discovery rule is important considering that many victims of child sex abuse will block out the memories from the abuse.

Can parents of victims file lawsuits on their children’s behalf? Yes, parents can choose to file claims on behalf of their children while they are still under eighteen. To ensure that anyone looking to pursue a school sex abuse claim understands the time limit to file a claim (or statute of limitations) that applies, contact us today. Our lawyers will ensure that your claim is filed on time.

The time that it takes to receive a settlement on a coach or PE teacher sexual abuse claim varies based on the details surrounding the claim. It can take just a few months to a few years to settle these types of cases. In general, our expert school sex abuse lawyers can settle these types of cases in six to eighteen months. In most situations, our team can settle most of these cases in under two years. It is important to note that claims that go to trial always take longer to resolve.

If you have already started the legal process, you might be asking yourself the following: why is it taking so long to settle my case? Unfortunately, the incompetence of the team handling your case can often result in the process taking too long – or in your case not settling for the amount that it is worth. If you are unsatisfied with the way that things are going with your case, we recommend that you schedule a free second opinion as soon as possible.

How much do these cases settle for? This is a very common question. There are many factors that can affect the value of a claim. These factors include the following: the type of abuse suffered, the extent of the abuse, the number of times that abuse occurred, resulting harm (including physical, mental, and emotional harm), and even whether the abuse was covered up. In general, these cases are high value cases that can have values ranging from $300,000 to $3 million – and sometimes even more. If you have questions about the possible value of your claim and the specific type of compensation that you can recover, contact us today. Our lawyers are fully committed to getting our clients the maximum compensation available for their school sexual abuse claims.

If you are a parent of a victim of sexual abuse at school, you might be asking yourself what to do if you suspect a teacher or school employee has sexually abused your child. You could be asking yourself the same question if you were abused when you were a child as well. There are multiple things that you should do. If the abuse was recent, you should photograph any visible injuries. You should also seek medical care as soon as possible and gather all relevant medical records. It is also important to report the abuse to the school and to the district. Most importantly, however, victims and their parents must seek legal assistance with experts on school sexual abuse. An experienced lawyer will make the difference in your case! If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and what you should do to ensure that your rights are protected, contact us today.

Nuestro bufete de abogados está disponible 7 días a la semana y está de pie para escuchar su demanda de abuso sexual y acoso. Proporcionamos representación legal a estudiantes molestados y abusados sexualmente por maestros y personal de todos los distritos escolares de California. ¿Cuáles son mis costes de litigación?  En Downtown LA Law, creemos que usted ya ha sufrido bastante como consecuencia de una demanda por abuso sexual. Es bajo esta creencia, así como la confianza suprema en nuestras habilidades, que estamos detrás de nuestro principio fundamental: "SIN RECUPERACIÓN...SIN CUOTA LITIS." Por lo tanto, usted no nos paga ni un céntimo a menos que seamos capaces de ganar su caso. Recursos: Lesiones escolares - Preguntas frecuentes Departamento de Educación de California Responsabilidad por daños escolares Página principal

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