Sexual Abuse Checklists & Guides
Practical help that applies wherever you were hurt. For the deadlines and rules that depend on your state, pick your state below.
Sexual Abuse claims in your state
Filing deadlines, fault rules, and what you can recover differ by state. Choose where you were hurt for the law that actually applies.
Checklists
Steps You Can Consider, at Your Pace
Whatever you did or did not do was okay, and there is no single right way to respond. If it helps, here are some steps you can consider — only if and when you are ready, with your safety and comfort first.
Open the checklist →How to Find Support as a Survivor
Healing is not something you have to do by yourself. Here are some kinds of support survivors often find helpful, in whatever order and timing feels right for you.
Open the checklist →How to Protect Your Privacy
Concern about privacy is completely understandable, and there are real ways to protect it. Here is what can help.
Open the checklist →Free guides
Your Rights as a Survivor
This free, confidential guide explains your rights — gently, and with your privacy and pace in mind.
Get the guide →Holding Institutions Accountable
Abuse is often enabled by an institution that failed to protect. This free guide explains how one can share responsibility.
Get the guide →How to Choose a Lawyer You Trust
For a sensitive matter, the right lawyer matters even more. This free guide covers what to look for and how to know you will be treated with care.
Get the guide →What to Expect If You Pursue a Claim
The idea of a legal process can feel daunting. This free guide walks through it gently, so you know what to expect and how much stays in your control.
Get the guide →General information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.