School Sexual Assault

Tackling Child Sexual Abuse in Schools and the Foster Care System

Child sexual abuse is a horrendous crime that can have lifelong effects on survivors. Estimates indicate that schools account for over 60% of abuse occurrences. Making it imperative for educational institutions to take preventative measures.

The statistics surrounding child sexual abuse in schools paint a grim picture. The US Department of Education reports that 4% of students between kindergarten and twelfth grade are victims of sexual abuse.

According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, teachers are responsible for the majority of sexual abuse cases in schools. The victims of these cases are typically middle school students. These figures are terrifying. It is the responsibility of schools to step up to protect their students.

Schools should take accountability for their role in child safety, especially since local, state, and federal taxes fund them. Schools must ensure that they employ only trustworthy individuals and train them in preventing child sexual abuse.

Free Legal Help for Survivors of School Sexual Abuse

If you or your loved one experienced sexual abuse in a school setting, we are here to support you. Let us help you navigate the legal process and seek the justice you deserve.

Together, we can make a difference and put an end to sexual abuse in schools.

We are currently investigating claims of sexual abuse in various institutional environments, including:

– Sexual molestation in public and private schools

– Sexual molestation in after-school programs

– Child abuse by a coach, school guidance counselor, or teacher

– Sexual abuse of a child on school premises

Your voice matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Contact our child sexual abuse lawyers today to learn how we can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

Sexual violence, sexual offenses, and any sex crimes are very difficult to cope with long term. Any degree of child abuse is traumatic years from the date of the assault. There are support services to assist you in your recovery journey.

Child Protective Services and Social Services Have a Responsibility to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse

Often, young children are placed in foster care in unsafe and unhealthy home environments. These placements are usually made by government officials who ignore the unqualified foster or adoptive family’s history or warning signs that the home is unsafe.

These very same agencies have rules and protocols they must follow to protect vulnerable children from physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and neglect. When rape in foster care happens, you need to hire a qualified child abuse lawyer to represent your rights.

They are required to make in-person visits to determine the well-being of minor children at least every month. The best practice is visiting without warning and interviewing the child alone. We cannot tolerate sexual abuse while in foster care by a foster parent or other sexual offender.

If someone has notified the state or local government of suspected harm, they must take action to protect the child. This means the agencies must investigate any incident thoroughly and remove the child from a harmful environment.

The foster care system is not working well. Our lawsuits will make the government agencies realize they need to improve.

When they fail to protect the child, and someone hurts or abuses the child, they can be held accountable. The failure of a local government child protective service agency to follow up on warning signs to protect children can be grounds to sue the local government for the abuse.

Understanding the New Maryland Law that Protects Survivors of Childhood Abuse

The state of Maryland recently passed a critical law change that allows people of any age to sue their abuser for acts committed against them. Before this law, the victim needed to file a lawsuit before their 25th birthday. The law opens a broader window to sue the abuser and recoup the costs for the pain and suffering that may result from past abuse.

Child sexual abuse in schools is a complex and severe problem that requires attention and swift action. Schools must do better to take all complaints seriously and protect children from sexual predators. Survivors’ lawyers can fight on behalf of the abused to ensure that their rights are protected.

The recent changes in the legislation of Maryland give child sexual abuse survivors hope that their abusers will be held accountable for their actions. Let us fight for the justice you deserve. The fight against child sexual abuse in schools continues, and we must all play a part in ensuring the safety of our children.

The Yost Legal Group is here to help.

Institutions must take responsibility for their role in preventing and addressing this issue. Pursuing a sex abuse case against a public or private school or the foster care system sheds light on system failures.

Schools are responsible for protecting students by implementing better hiring, supervision, training, and investigation practices. The Yost Legal Group has a team of sexual assault lawyers who will stand up and fight for you.

If you were abused as a child in Maryland, at school, or in foster care, call us regardless of your age. Dial 1-800-967-8529 for a free, confidential consultation. Our sexual abuse attorneys will listen to your story and let you know if we can file a claim on your behalf.

Let us fight for you as a sexual assault survivor. We will help you get money to support you with the pain you have been experiencing since the abuse happened. Let us help you get the care that will help you feel better, live healthier, and recover from the abuse.

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please call the hotline for sexual assault at 1-800-656-4673. The National Sexual Assault Hotline will provide you with immediate support. We care about you, and we care about getting you justice.

Call The Yost Legal Group at 1-800-967-8529 for genuine, caring legal help.

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