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Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. It often happens by using force or by taking advantage of another. When force is immediate, of short duration or infrequent, it is called sexual assault.

After decades of injustice, states have finally begun enacting legislation that makes it possible for victims to take action against their abusers and those who covered up the abuse. With these laws, it is becoming possible for victims of sexual abuse by a clergy member to obtain justice and compensation for past abuse.
Depending on where you are in the United States, it may be possible for you to finally take action that holds your abuser responsible for the harm they caused. If you or a loved one were abused at the hands of a clergy member, contact the experienced child sexual abuse attorneys to discuss your legal options.

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