Child Sex Abuse

Grooming is a process a child predator uses to build a trusting relationship with a child or young adult, and often their family and the community, that they can exploit for sexual abuse. The abuser uses grooming tactics to allow them to later manipulate, coerce, or force the victim to engage in sexual acts. These acts […]

Child sexual abuse is sexual activity involving a child, defined as a person under 18, that violates the law or social taboos of society. The child generally does not comprehend the activity and either does not consent or cannot give informed consent due to their stage of development.  When a person is under 16, they

Pennsylvania child sex abuse laws make child sexual abuse a crime and require most people who regularly have contact with children through their employment to report suspected sexual abuse to the proper authorities.  Child sex abuse is a heinous act that causes irreparable harm that can last a lifetime. If you or your child has

The average child sex abuse settlement in Pennsylvania can range from $100,000 to over $1,000,000. The amount you could recover depends on the specific circumstances surrounding the abuse, including the severity and duration of the abuse and how it has affected you.  You can count on our dedicated Pennsylvania sex abuse lawyers to work tirelessly

The government has passed several laws to protect children from institutional sexual abuse and exploitation. One of the most recent laws is the Respect for Child Survivors Act, which requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to create multi-disciplinary teams to ensure cases are never dropped and support sexual abuse victims and their families. For more