The consequences of image-based sexual abuse can be catastrophic, causing deep anguish and distress, social isolation, self-blame, shame, and despair.
It can have a major impact on a victim’s employment, significant relationships, and mental health.
As children across the country are in the middle of exam season and considering the next phase in their lives, their memories of time at school are doubtless filled with mixed emotions. For many, school is a place of learning and friendship, but for some, it is a reminder of darker times.
We understand that survivors of abuse often face significant emotional and legal challenges when seeking justice and compensation. For the last 15 years, we have strived to provide a compassionate, client-focused approach while guiding our clients through the process. Below, we've answered 10 questions we are commonly asked by survivors who are thinking about bringing a claim for compensation.
We are proud to be representing the two gentleman who were courageous enough to first report their abuser house parent, Clive Niblett, to Surrey police, in their pursuit of justice and financial restitution.
We represented six victims of sexual abuse by monk Father Thaddeus in civil compensation claims which finally resolved in 2017.
As the year draws to a close and we gather with friends and family to celebrate the festive season, Christmas offers a unique opportunity for reflection. It is a time when many look back on years gone by and set our intentions for the year to come. For many, this period of reflection can also bring to light past traumas and unresolved issues, such as the pain of child sexual abuse.
While survivors of sexual abuse are rarely motivated by how much compensation they will be entitled to, it is only fair to try and advise our clients at an early stage as to what is achievable. It is acknowledged that no amount of money can ever truly represent the extent of harm (and associated consequences) caused by childhood sexual abuse.
The recent media coverage in relation to allegations against Mohamed El-Fayed are shocking on multiple counts: the extent of his alleged sexual predation, the apparent culture of fear protecting him, and the failed attempts by heroic survivors to bring him to justice through the criminal process. Following his death last year, an avenue open to survivors may be to pursue his substantial estate for compensation.
Last week we supported the Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week by wearing the colour teal. T.E.A.L is an acronym for Togetherness, Empowerment, Advocacy and Learning which are values close to our heart.
Jeremy Indika contacted Emmott Snell seeking justice for the sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of his childminder whilst he was a child. We advised him on an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
