People often look to members of the clergy as spiritual leaders and as trusted members of the community that they can turn to for guidance. Unfortunately, members of the clergy are not without fault and there have been countless cases that have come to light over the years of clergy members using their position to…
The short answer: Yes. When a child is harmed by the church, culpability and liability can land on more than the abuser. This includes: A bishop or cardinal whose job it was to oversee the clergy responsible The local diocese in charge of supervising the church leadership and reporting suspected abuse A living or dead…
In the U.S., the Roman Catholic Church has faced over 6,000 child abuse cases against Catholic priests. As a result, over $3 billion in compensation has been paid to abuse survivors. As more victims find the courage to step forward, it, in turn, gives others who have suffered in silence the strength to file clergy…
If you are a victim of clergy sexual abuse, it can take years before you decide to take legal action against your abuser. The abuse might have happened when you were a minor, you might feel ashamed or that the abuse was your fault. However, when you take the steps to seek legal advice or…
Sexual abuse and assault cases can happen to anyone at any age. Survivors of abuse can go years before realizing they were a victim of sexual abuse, especially when their abuser is in a position of authority. Clergy sexual abuse occurs at the hands of a religious leader, or member of the Church, and is…