Church Child Sexual Abuse

Dallas Attorney for Church Child Sexual Abuse Victims

Reports of sexual abuse of children by clergy are not as widespread in the Mormon Church as in other denominations. However, there are many cases of abuse that are unreported in a church culture that punishes and silences the victims through such activities as "shunning." If you were a victim of sexual abuse in the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS), we encourage you to come forward. You have options for justice under both our criminal and civil law systems.

Unlike the Catholic church, most victims of molestation and sexual assault in the Mormon church are female, although boys have also reported incidents of abuse. Last year, the Mormon Church agreed to pay $3 million to a man who showed that the LDS covered up for a pedophile who sexually abused him as a child. Nationwide, dozens of lawsuits have been prepared against the Mormon church. Like the incidents within the Catholic Church, church officials are accused of covering up for sexual abusers, for failing to report child molestation to the police, and for trying to keep the victim silent.

Attorney Tahira Khan Merritt pursues cases of child sexual abuse against the Mormon Church, even when the abuse occurred years ago and in another state. Victims of sexual abuse have until age 23 and in many cases much later, to file a civil case against the counselor that abused them and the church that failed to protect them.

Free attorney consultation: Contact Dallas lawyer Tahira Khan Merritt today for a free consultation about your Mormon sexual abuse case.

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