Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse in Carrollton

Understanding Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Sexual abuse lawsuits have garnered significant national attention in recent years, spotlighting criminal prosecutions involving clergy members, Boy Scouts, and other high-profile individuals accused and convicted of these heinous acts. These cases underscore both the severity and pervasive nature of such crimes.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by sexual abuse, the Youngstown Criminal Law Group is here to provide the support and representation you deserve. Our Carrollton criminal lawyer is committed to listening to your story and working tirelessly to ensure you receive the justice that is rightfully yours.

What Is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault refers to acts such as attempted rape, rape, and non-consensual touching of someone’s body—whether through clothing or otherwise. While definitions of sexual assault may vary by state, they consistently involve any sexual encounter where one party has not consented, has been coerced, is incapacitated, or is underage.

Notably, all states now recognize that consent can be withdrawn at any point during a sexual act. Since 1993, marital rape has been acknowledged as a form of sexual assault in all fifty states, including the District of Columbia, and is treated as a punishable offense.

Forcible Rape

Forcible rape involves the use of physical force to compel someone to engage in sexual acts without their consent. The statistics on forcible rape in the United States are both alarming and sobering:

• Nearly 20% of women report having been raped at some point in their lives.
• Approximately 2% of reported forcible rape victims are men.
• Around 80% of women report being raped before the age of 25.
• College campuses are infamously associated with sexual assault, yet only 20% of these crimes are reported.
• About 30% of male survivors experienced rape during their childhood.

According to the FBI, a forcible rape occurs every six minutes in the United States. Despite the frequency of this crime, only 25% of rapists are prosecuted.

Forcible rape often involves someone known to the victim. This could include dating partners, intimate partners, former lovers, acquaintances, spouses, or even relatives.

Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse introduces another layer of complexity and horror to these cases. This crime involves adults or adolescents coercing, manipulating, or forcing children into situations for their own sexual gratification. Our Carrollton sexual abuse lawyer and the team at Youngstown Criminal Law Group have represented numerous cases where children have been victimized, and we remain committed to protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

Forms of Child Sexual Abuse:

• Pressuring or coercing a child into sexual acts.
• Forcible rape of minors.
• Exposing a child to sexual organs or pornography.
• Creation of child pornography.
• Fondling or groping a child, either through clothing or otherwise.

The impact of child sexual abuse is devastating, particularly because the perpetrator is often someone trusted—such as a parent, relative, or another authority figure. Affected children frequently endure long-lasting trauma, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Religious and social organizations are not immune to these issues; cases have implicated individuals such as priests, camp counselors, and Boy Scout leaders.

Our Youngstown Criminal Law Group has been at the forefront of these cases, representing over 525 men who endured abuse as Boy Scouts.

Seeking Justice

If you or a loved one has lived through this kind of tragedy and are now ready to seek justice, we encourage you to come forward. Please reach out to us at the Youngstown Criminal Law Group. Our approach is compassionate, thorough, and determined, and our lawyer will stand by your side throughout the journey.

For additional legal assistance or guidance, whether it relates to these sensitive cases or you require a Carrollton OVI lawyer, our team (330) 992-3036 is here to support you. Contact us today.