Contact experienced Sex abuse attorney

Posted by Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller LLP on February 27th, 2020

Sexual abuse is devastating to its victims, whether it occurs at the hands of office members or strangers or family members or caregivers or teachers. The emotional and mental marks left behind in the wake of sexual abuse can last a lifetime. Those who have been abused might develop unhealthy ideas about sexual relationships that can cause destructive behaviors and emotional distress.

 Effects of Sexual Assault

 Any act of molestation or unwanted sexual advances can be considered sexual abuse, which may include

•  fondling
•  incest
•  child molestation
•  forced sexual intercourse
•  forcible sodomy or
•  attempted rape

 Those who have suffered from sexual assault are oftentimes fearful of reporting the incident for a number of reasons:

•  Fear of retaliation
•  Denial about the severity of what took place
•  Embarrassment about the event
•  Discomfort with the entire situation
•  Fearing their accusations will not be taken seriously

However, victims of sexual assault have the right to come forward with information about the incident and take legal action against their attackers.

Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller LLP Law Firm located in Santa Barbara, California provides the best Sex abuse attorney Santa Barbara who could help victims of sexual abuse and assault in the best way. They understand how important it is for victims to get justice. Sexual abusers must be held accountable; likewise, people in a position of authority, who fail to protect those in their care, must also be held responsible for what happens on their watch.

The laws surrounding sexual abuse are evolving and are complex and it is very vital to have a trusted and experienced sexual abuse attorney on your side to navigate the emotional and challenging process. With our help, you may be able to recover the following damages:

•  Therapy
•  Past, present and future medical bills
•  Pain and suffering
•  Lost wages
•  Loss of companionship
•  Emotional distress

What is Sexual Abuse?

 While the legal definition varies by place and type, it is usually pointed out that sexual abuse involves unwanted sexual contact. It not only covers fondling and touching of a sexual nature but also:

•  Penetration
•  Oral sex
•  Revealing oneself to a child
•  Requesting the minor send or take pictures of themselves in an inappropriate manner
•  Taking inappropriate photos of a girl for personal use or distribution
•  Showing children explicit images, exposing girls to sexually charged language and to pornography

When children show symptoms of sexual abuse, their near ones and professionals have a duty to report those behaviors and protect the child. Health professionals, school employees, police, teachers, and others have an obligation to assure the mental and physical safety of the children they watch over.