Even if a child informs his or her parents about an incident of abuse, many parents (for various reasons) often fail to take any action about it. At the Scanlan Law Group, we are experienced in handling sexual abuse cases, and we don’t hesitate in taking every action necessary to bring these cases to a successful conclusion.
The failure to take action can be a terrible tragedy for everyone involved. Child sexual abuse almost always leaves serious, long-term scars on affected children, as they can suffer permanent physical, emotional, and psychological damage. Even parents and siblings of the abused child can suffer from rage, guilt, and other debilitating emotional problems. If addressed by a competent mental health professional, these problems can, with time, be addressed. If left untreated, these problems can be devastating, as many families are ripped apart by unresolved issues growing out of the abuse. Furthermore, as almost all sexual predators are repeat offenders, failing to notify the authorities about sexual abuse allows the predators to roam free, subjecting other children to the risk of abuse, and in extreme cases, death from a violent predator.
