Torts/Personal Injury
Apr. 9, 2026
Establishing institutional liability in child sexual abuse cases: special relationships and negligence
When institutions fail to protect children, the harm is profound. This article outlines how to establish duty, prove breach and hold institutions accountable.
I represent child survivors in civil sexual abuse cases against institutional actors such as schools, daycare centers and youth programs. I do this work with purpose. As a former teacher, I have seen the trust that families place in schools and child-serving programs. Parents send their children into these spaces with the belief that their children will be supervised, protected and treated with care. That belief is justified. When an institution fails, the harm reaches far be...
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