Sexual Abuse / Sexual Assault Attorney in Manhattan Beach, California

Sexual Abuse in Religious Organizations

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Well, our firm has represented many victims of sexual abuse over the years, and unfortunately recently there have been more and more cases coming to us involving sexual abuse in religious organizations. And we get victims of all ages. We’ve had victims as young as six or seven years old up to people who are in their 70’s, even ’80s. Recently we represented a young man who had been sexually abused when he was a young boy at church, and it was by a clergy member, and he finally felt powerful enough to come forward and report it.

And we filed a lawsuit for him, but we also assisted him through the criminal prosecution of the clergy member, and he was criminally prosecuted. And through the lawsuit, this young man, I believe, became empowered to tell his story through the case, and through his life, which helped him. And we were able to negotiate a settlement for him, which will help him get future care that he needs.

Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Louanne Masry talks about working with people who have gone through sexual abuse in certain religious organizations. She explains that throughout the years, our firm has provided legal representation to numerous victims of sexual abuse. Unfortunately, we have observed an increasing number of cases involving sexual abuse within religious organizations. Our clients range in age, with victims as young as six or seven years old to individuals in their 70s or even 80s. Recently, we had the privilege of representing a courageous young man who was sexually abused as a child by a clergy member within his church. After finding the strength to come forward and report the abuse, we supported him not only in filing a lawsuit but also throughout the criminal prosecution of the perpetrator.

By sharing his story during the legal proceedings and in his personal life, this brave young man found empowerment and healing. Our team successfully negotiated a settlement that will provide him with the necessary resources for future care and support. Through our collective efforts, we aim to assist survivors in their pursuit of justice and provide them with a path towards healing and reclaiming their lives.

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