If you or someone you know has suffered from abuse by a staff member, teacher, medical staff, or visiting volunteer, it’s time to break the sinister silence and reclaim your power.
Our dedicated team is here to provide support, guidance, and a path to justice, ensuring you get the compensation you are owed.
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The disturbing reports of abuse within juvenile detention facilities highlight how pervasive this issue has been for years, impacting countless young lives.
At our team, we understand the difficulty in coming forward and seeking justice. We are here to advocate for you and provide support every step of the way. We recognize that abuse in these settings leaves lasting trauma, and we are committed to fighting for the healing and accountability victims deserve.
Taking legal action against these institutions is more than a quest for compensation; it’s a step toward holding the system accountable and challenging a culture that has too often concealed harm.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of such abuse, know that you have the right to seek justice, regardless of how long ago it occurred. You are not alone, and your story deserves to be heard.
Together, we can work to end this pattern of abuse and create a safer future for all.
By pursuing a claim, you may be eligible to recover compensation for:
Why Choose Juvenile Advocates with Bailey & Glasser, LLP?
At Bailey & Glasser, LLP, we are deeply committed to fighting for survivors of child sexual abuse. We understand that they have sustained horrific, unfathomable abuse by people in positions of trust. We also understand that survivors are often hesitant to come forward with a claim and how difficult that decision can be.
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