If you were abused by a clergy member, reporting child sexual abuse can be traumatic to relive. Watch this video to learn how we can help you come forward.
Question:
Why don’t victims of child sexual abuse come forward?
Answer:
There are three reasons why many victims do not file lawsuits against their abusers.
First of all, it wasn’t until February of 2019 that the statute of limitations was extended to take into account that many victims are not comfortable about filing charges until many, many years after the occurrence. Also, the church has made people think that you are the only victim. It’s only recently that the church has released the names of clergy members that have abused children. Just in 2018, there were numerous disclosures of clergy members who had abused children. Finally, it’s often difficult for sexually abused children to talk to anyone, even an attorney, about their experiences.
Were you or a loved one abused as a child and have questions about reporting child sexual abuse? Contact a Buffalo clergy abuse attorney at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today for a free confidential consultation and case evaluation. Let our experience work for you.
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