Child sex abuse is a terrible ordeal that unfortunately takes place often. According to the Room Redux in California, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before their 18th birthday. No child should have to grow up in an unsafe environment, and even more so, no form of child abuse is acceptable. In the video below, Rodriguez & Associates Partner Danay Gonzalez and Senior Partner Chantal A. Trujillo explain the importance of working with expert child sexual abuse attorneys who have years of experience handling school sexual abuse cases:
What Happens in School Sex Abuse Cases
In these cases, it often emerges that a school has a staff member who is known to have sexually assaulted or acted inappropriately with students. Frequently, there are numerous red flags and indicators that the school should have identified and addressed. Proper training and vigilance are essential to prevent these incidents from occurring.
There are both physical and behavioral warning signs that can indicate that your child is experiencing a form of sexual abuse. Physical indicators include:
- Bloody, stained, or torn underclothes
- Difficulty sitting or walking
- Burning, itching, or pain in the genital area
- Swelling, bruises, or bleeding in the genital area
It’s also important to stay aware of behavioral changes. These may include:
- Changes in hygiene, such as bathing excessively or not at all
- Sudden phobias
- Signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression
- Trouble in school
- Running away from home or school
- Avoiding physical contact
- Inappropriate sexual behaviors or knowledge
If you suspect that your child has been victimized, it’s important to seek prompt assistance by contacting our California personal injury attorneys and other qualified professionals.
“These kinds of cases have a special place in my heart because I feel that a lot of times people don’t believe them, or it’s taken a long time for little kids to come forward or any kind of sex abuse victim to come forward and be open about it. So, it is built on trust, and you have to honor that trust. I think that if I can, if I’m able to receive that trust, then I want to make sure that I do the best for them and uncover every piece of evidence that I can to make sure that they get justice and they’re heard.” -Chantal A. Trujillo, Senior Partner
Work With Expert School Abuse Personal Injury Attorneys
The California personal injury attorneys at Rodriguez & Associates understand the gravity of these horrible situations and want to see these children receive justice. If you need legal counsel regarding a child sex abuse case, call us at (661) 777-7575 or fill out our contact form here.
Our Bakersfield, California personal injury attorneys are adamant about protecting children throughout Kern County and are here to give you the support and empathy you and your child need.