The Secrets of Catholic Church Abuse Exposed
In the United States the Catholic Church leaders were successful for decades in keeping the past regarding the sexual abuse out of the media. Church leaders chose not to tell the proper authorities about these allegations that were reported, instead they paid off the victims or they sent the priest away to another parish. When a sexual abuse case made against a Boston priest became public in the 1990s is when the extent of the abuse in the Catholic Church revealed.
The systemic problem within the Catholic Church regarding sexual abuse soon became apparent where thousands and more than 1,000 priests in archdiocese all over the U.S. Hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation has been paid by the Catholic Church to victims who sought justice against their perpetrators.
The Effects of Catholic Church Abuse
Catholic Church abuse stole the innocence of thousands of children, many of whom have been haunted by the experience well into adulthood. In fact, this physical and mental pain that sexual abuse causes can be overwhelming and it can have life-long pain and suffering for victims. Its effects often include:
Fear, anxiety and mistrust of others
Depression
Self-destructive behaviors such as alcoholism or substance abuse
Guilt
Shame
Sexual dysfunction
Panic attacks
Sleep issues
Justice, Closure & Compensation
No amount of money can ever restore to a victim what he or she has lost, but as a form of restitution it can help victims find some closure. In the last decade or so, victims of Catholic Church abuse have received millions in restitution in addition to public apologies by church officials. You, too, may be owed an apology, and you may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a priest or Catholic Church official.
Contact Our Law Firm about Catholic Church Abuse
At our law firm, we understand the sensitive nature of sexual abuse cases and confidentiality is our top priority. Contact our firm today for a complimentary private consultation with an experienced sexual abuse attorney. We will gladly talk about your possible legal options once we hear your circumstances.
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