Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Lawyer Providing Legal Representation To Victims

Are You In Need Of A Child Abuse Attorney or Sexual Assault Lawyer In Pennsylvania?

If your family has recently been a victim of sexual assault or child sexual abuse, you're not alone. Our sexual abuse law firm helps families like yours seek justice. Are you struggling with questions like:

• How could this crime have been prevented?
• Who can be held liable for failing to report or prevent misconduct?
• How can civil lawsuit and legal counsel help our family?

Abuse Guardian

1435 Walnut St #700-B
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 515-9889

We are located near:

• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Liberty Bell
• Independence Hall
• Philadelphia International Airport
• King of Prussia Mall

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Personal Injury Lawyers Holding Those Responsible For Sexual Assault Crime In Pennsylvania

If you have been sexually abused, you were violated in a horrific way. In Pennsylvania, you have powerful legal rights and are able to pursue a statutory sexual assault lawsuit against the parties responsible for the physical and emotional harm you have suffered. Unfortunately in society, sexual abuse is more common than people may realize. This is where our experienced attorneys could come in, representing victims of abuse across a broad spectrum of cases, including:

Clergy Sexual Abuse: Are There Coverups?

Something that has been at the top of news stories over the last few years is the accusation of minors and vulnerable people being sexually abused within the church.

• Sexual abuse within Jehovah's Witness
• Southern Baptists molestation
• Seventh-Day Adventists sexual abuse
• Mormon sexual offenses

Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Being a victim of sexual abuse within the workplace can be especially difficult. You are committed to your job but are now left wondering in fear, what consequences could you face for reporting acts of assault? There are laws that protect a victims of sexual offenses in the workplace whether they were committed by bosses, co-workers or even contractors.

Philadelphia Sexual Abuse at Public Schools

Child sexual abuse is unfortunately common at public, private, and boarding schools. Perpetrators often seek positions of authority where they have access to children or other vulnerable populations. The abuse can come from teachers and even other faculty members.

Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports

Similar to the inappropriate contact our sexual abuse attorneys have represented in schools, similar offenses can be found in sports such as gymnastics, swimming, diving, and wrestling. Coaches have close contact to youth in often private situations. The violating acts can often be used as leverage by the perpetrator to be a more advanced athlete and get special advancements.

Other Types of Sexual Assault Cases Our Law Firm Represents

Our Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyers represent all types of sexual assault charges including child sex abuse, rape, molestation and sexual assault, but not limited to the following:

• Day care and preschool abuse
• Boarding school abuse
• Private school assault
• Molestation by doctors
• Sex assault by nurses
• Abuse by nurses
• Sex trafficking
• Sexual abuse at youth camps; including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the YMCA
• Abuse at nursing homes
• Violation at colleges and universities
• Sexual offense at hospitals or medical facilities
• Sexual abuse by celebrities or politicians
• Assault at hotels or motels
• Child molestation
• Sexual abuse in an Uber or Lyft
• and more

Sexual Abuse Statistics In Pennsylvania and The United States

According to RAINN ( Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), "every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 5 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison." Hundreds of people are affected by sexual abuse every day. If you or someone you love was assaulted, you have the legal right to file a civil lawsuit.

FAQs: Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Lawyers Weigh In

It is estimated that out of every 1,000 sexual assaults, only 230 are reported to the police. It is important to not only file a police report, but to contact an experienced Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyer to understand your options. Here is just a handful of frequently asked questions our team receives.

What is the Statute of Limitations For Child Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania?

The statute of limitations defines a legal time limit you have to pursue your lawsuit. The state of Pennsylvania has a strong tradition of civil common law allowing victims of sexual abuse to file a case. There are two different statutes in the state. One is for minors and the other for adult sexual abuse victims.

What Is Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse?

• Forcible compulsion or the threat of forcible compulsion
• Unconscious victim
• Victim has been drugged
• Victim is mentally disabled
• Statutory charges for victims under age 16 and more than 4 years younger than the offender

Can I File A Sexual Abuse Claim Against Institutions and Perpetrators?

In Pennsylvania, victim's of sexual abuse have the ability to file suit in the criminal court against both individual offenders as well as pursuing justice against the institutions that facilitate sexual activity. Institutions can be found guilty of concealing allegations of sexual assault, protecting offenders or failing to report the crimes. If a sexual assault conviction occurs, there are a variety of charges that could be taken into effect such as signing up for the sex offender registry, getting charged with a second-degree felony that could lead up to a sentence of up to 20 years.

What Are Types Of Sexual Assault Charges In Pennsylvania Against Sex Offenders?

In Pennsylvania, there are several different types of rape and sexual assault charges that a person can face, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Some common charges in Pennsylvania include:

1. Rape: This charge involves sexual intercourse without consent with another person.
2. Statutory rape: This charge involves engaging in sexual intercourse with a person who is under the age of consent (which is 16 in Pennsylvania).
3. Sexual assault: This charge involves any non-consensual sexual contact with another person, including unwanted touching or fondling.
4. Aggravated sexual assault: This charge involves sexual assault that involves serious bodily injury or the use of a weapon.
5. Institutional sexual assault: This charge involves sexual assault that occurs within an institution, such as a school or nursing home.
6. Indecent assault: This charge involves unwanted sexual contact, sex acts or touching that is considered indecent or offensive.

Resources For Victims Of Sexual Abuse: Free Consultations

• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
• National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA)
• Women Organized Against Rape 24-hour hotline: 215-985-3333
• Women In Transition Telephone counseling: 215-751-1111
• Joseph J. Peters Institute
• Pittsburgh Action Against Rape Hotline: 1-866-END-RAPE (1-866-363-7273)
• Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh 24-hour hotline: 412-687-8005 (ext. 1)
• Victims Compensation Assistance Program

Locations Our Sex Abuse and Personal Injury Attorneys Serve

• Philadelphia
• Juniata
• University City
• Manayunk
• East Falls
• Drexel Hill
• Springfield
• Levittown
• King of Prussia
• Reading
• Lancaster
• Allentown
• Wilkes-Barre
• Harrisburg
• Pittsburgh
• New Jersey
• and more

Directions From the Philadelphia International Airport

• Follow the terminal road
• Follow signs for I-95 N
• Take the exit for I-95 N
• Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 to merge onto I-676 W / US-30 W toward Central Phila
• Take the exit toward PA-611 / Broad St / Central Phila
• Continue south on N 15th street
• Stay left onto S Penn Square around City Hall
• Use the right two lanes to turn right onto S Broad St / Ave of the Arts
• Turn right onto Walnut St
• Our office will be on the right side