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At the core of all sexual abuse cases, there is a fundamental imbalance of power between the perpetrator and their victim. People who are most likely to be abused are children, adolescents, disabled community members, incarcerated individuals, or other people who are dependent on another authority figure, financially or otherwise.

Perpetrators of sexual abuse are often known to and trusted their victims. They frequently hold positions of authority over young or vulnerable people. Sexual abusers are often employed as teachers, religious leaders, camp counselors, guards at juvenile correctional facilities, orderlies at psychiatric hospitals, and in other postions where they can gain the trust of potential victims and wield their authority over them.

Abusers frequently use their positions of trust or authority to exploit the power imbalance in their relationships with their victims. They might use this power differential to manipulate, blackmail, threaten, use physical force, or otherwise coerce a young or vulnerable person to engage in non-consensual sexual activity. This is considered sexual abuse.

Surviving sexual abuse can have lifelong psychological repercussions. Adult victims of childhood sexual abuse have a higher prevalence of psychological limitations and mental health issues than non-victims, and have a higher likelihood of illegal drug use, binge drinking, and poor physical health. The far-reaching effects of sexual abuse often include: 

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Shame
  • Low self-esteem
  • Lack of self-worth
  • Self-harm
  • Attempted or completed suicide
  • And possibly more

If you are in distress, contact Talk Suicide Canada by calling 1-833-456-4566.

Beyond the emotional and psychological repercussions of being victimized by a trusted authority figure, people who have been sexually abused often incur substantial financial losses as a result of the trauma they were forced to endure. These losses are often related to: 

  • Psychological treatment
  • Psychiatric treatment
  • Prescription medications
  • Failure to reach potential
  • Reduced earning capabilities
  • Lost wages
  • And more

By working with our Richmond Hill sexual abuse lawyers, you may be able to pursue a civil claim against your abuser and, depending on the circumstances of your case, against the organization that employed them or introduced them to you. Although no amount of money will be able to undo the wrongs committed against you, if you were the victim of sexual abuse, you may be entitled to financial compensation for economic damages you have incurred as a result of an abuser’s criminal actions.

Our sexual abuse lawyers serving Richmond Hill are committed to helping survivors of abuse recover the compensation they deserve. Furthermore, we are adamant about bringing abusers in our community to justice. To learn more about how Preszler Injury Lawyers may be able to help you, contact our sexual abuse lawyers serving Richmond Hill today and receive a free initial consultation.

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No matter how far in the past your abuse occurred, you may be able to recover compensation by working with our Richmond Hill sexual abuse lawyers. That is because, in this province, there is no statute of limitations on sexual abuse claims.

To receive the benefit of personalized legal advice, schedule your free initial consultation by contact our sexual abuse lawyers serving Richmond Hill. Call 1-800-JUSTICE to speak with Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

 
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