California Sexual Abuse FAQs
Answers to questions survivors often have in California. Whatever happened, it was not your fault, and you are in control here. This is general information, not legal advice — for your situation, a free and completely confidential conversation can help. Se habla español.
Do I need to have reported it to the police?
No. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case — you do not need a police report or a conviction to pursue one. Read more →
It happened a long time ago. Is it too late?
Maybe not — survivor deadlines are often longer, and some situations have extended or revived windows. It is worth asking. Read more →
Can I keep my identity private?
Often, yes. Survivors can frequently pursue a claim while keeping their identity out of the public record, such as under a pseudonym. Read more →
Can I hold the school, church, or employer responsible?
Potentially — where its own failures, like ignoring warning signs or covering up, enabled the abuse. Read more →
Was it my fault?
No. What happened to you was not your fault, full stop. Seeking information changes nothing about that. Read more →
What can a claim actually help with?
Counseling and therapy, medical care, lost income, and the harm you endured — support and accountability, not a price on what happened. Read more →
How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
Nothing. The conversation is free and confidential, and we work on contingency — no fee unless we recover. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.