Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Sexual Abuse: Legal Rights and Institutional Responsibility
All children deserve to grow up in safe environments where they are respected, protected, and supported. For LGBTQ youth, however,
Practical guidance about sexual abuse and crime-victim civil claims, including institutional responsibility, evidence preservation, privacy, filing deadlines, and accountability options for survivors and families.
All children deserve to grow up in safe environments where they are respected, protected, and supported. For LGBTQ youth, however,
Sexual abuse does not discriminate based on gender, yet male survivors are often overlooked in conversations about abuse and recovery.
When sexual abuse occurs within a church or religious organization, the impact can be especially devastating. These institutions are built
When child sexual abuse occurs within schools, youth organizations, religious programs, or community groups, the harm extends far beyond a
Few moments are more difficult for a parent than hearing a child disclose sexual abuse. The shock, anger, fear, and
Families considering a civil lawsuit after child sexual abuse often have the same concern. They worry they do not have
When sexual abuse occurs within an institution such as a school, church, youth organization, or daycare, the actions of the
When sexual abuse occurs, many families immediately think about criminal charges and the possibility of a prosecution. Criminal cases are
When child sexual abuse occurs within an institution such as a school, church, youth organization, or daycare, the harm often
Youth organizations provide children with opportunities to learn, grow, and build relationships with mentors and peers. Sports teams, camps, church