Sexual Abuse (Victims Only)

The sexual abuse of children is a cancerous evil in our society. Sexual predators and pedophiles are people you know, but not well enough. The abuser is not the fellow who attacks from behind the bushes. The predator works his way into a position of trust and, in a vile and vicious manner, abuses that trust. They lurk in our midst – churches, schools, work and in youth organizations.

Injury lawyer Charlie Donahue is a pioneer in New Hampshire representing victims of sexual abuse. He was the first lawyer in the history of his county to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of a minor who was sexually abused.

In 1987, Donahue brought one of the first sex abuse cases (nationwide) for pastoral malpractice, after elders of a well-known cult directed its members not to report to legal authorities the sexual abuse of a young child. The case settled before trial for a substantial amount. To this day, Charlie Donahue gets calls from lawyers from across the country on some of the law he used in that sex abuse case to protect sex abuse victims.

Sex abuse and molestation is not limited to children. No amount of money will ever compensate any victim; however, perpetrators should be punished and held fully accountable.

I recommend that all victims of sexual abuse and molestation consult with a well-respected and qualified mental health therapist or counselor to see if professional treatment will be helpful. Often, victims suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other associated disorders. For whatever reason, however, the mental health field seems to attract more than its fair share of “nuts” (to be blunt), so take the time to find one of the good counselors in the field.

Charlie Donahue is a people-lawyer, so if you have any questions about a sexual abuse situation, and want straight talk and honest answers, contact DONAHUE LAW FIRM now for FREE advice.