Challenges Faced By Attorneys In Sex Abuse Civil Cases

Attorneys face challenges in securing justice and fair compensation for their clients in any type of case. Although statute of limitations laws and a higher burden of proof often deny victims the right to pursue criminal charges against pedophiles, civil litigation can still be pursued. However, attorneys representing victims of sexual abuse as children face unique obstacles. Recent revelations of widespread child sexual abuse in religious, public, and private institutions have taken the fight far beyond the pursuit of individual sexual predators.…