School Sexual Abuse
- Public schools (K-12, districts)
- Private schools & boarding schools
- Colleges / Universities (Title IX)
- Afterschool & enrichment programs
Public and private K–12 schools must supervise students and act on warning signs. When a teacher, coach, aide, or other staff member abuses a child, we pursue the district or school that allowed it.
Juvenile Detention & Youth Facilities Abuse
- County juvenile halls (e.g., Los Padrinos, Central Juvenile Hall)
- Former state juvenile facilities (DJJ / CYA)
- Probation camps (e.g., Camp Scott, Camp Joseph Paige)
- Staff misconduct (correctional officers, probation staff)
Children in county juvenile halls and probation camps are entirely dependent on the staff who hold them. We represent survivors of abuse by probation officers and facility staff, and hold counties accountable for the conditions that allowed it.
Foster Care & Group Home Abuse
- County child welfare placements
- Private foster agencies
- Residential treatment centers
- Group homes (e.g., Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs)
Counties and private agencies that place children must screen caregivers and monitor placements. We pursue claims when children are abused in foster homes, group homes, and residential programs.
Religious / Clergy Abuse
- Catholic dioceses (Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, etc.)
- Protestant, Evangelical, and other denominations
- Youth groups, Bible camps, religious boarding schools
- Church cover-ups and diocesan liability
Churches and religious organizations are responsible for the clergy, staff, and volunteers they put in charge of children, and for covering up what they knew.
Youth Sports & Extracurricular Abuse
- Coaches and athletic staff (school or club)
- Gymnastics, cheerleading, swim, soccer, etc.
- Olympic-affiliated programs
- Summer camps / overnight camps
Coaches, trainers, and camp staff hold enormous influence over young athletes. We hold clubs, camps, and governing bodies accountable when they fail to screen or supervise.
Medical & Healthcare Abuse
- Doctors (e.g., OB/GYN, pediatricians)
- Therapists / mental health providers
- Institutional settings (hospitals, treatment centers, residential care)
- Prison / detention medical staff abuse
Doctors, therapists, and facility staff who exploit a child’s trust in a medical setting, and the practices and hospitals that employ them, can be held liable.
Boarding Schools & Residential Academies
- College-prep boarding schools in California
- Military-style academies
- “Troubled teen” programs and wilderness camps
- Native American boarding schools (historical abuse claims)
Residential programs control every part of a child’s day. When abuse happens in a boarding school, academy, or “troubled teen” program, the institution answers for it.
Workplace / Authority Figure Abuse
- Abuse in workplaces by supervisors (when authority imbalance is present)
- Professional mentorship programs
- Internships or vocational training tied to schools
Minors in internships, vocational programs, and first jobs are vulnerable to supervisors and mentors. Employers and sponsoring schools can be responsible when abuse occurs.
