Compensation for victims of sexual assault at educational institutions

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Get justice and compensation for physical and sexual abuse at schools and educational institutions

If you or your child has been the victim of physical or sexual assault or abuse at the hands of a school teacher or staff member you are entitled to pursue compensation.

Pursuing compensation is not only important for recovery and long term support; it’s essential in bringing justice and awareness to the predators and perpetrators who hold positions of power in places that should be keeping children safe.

Incidences of abuse and assault can range in their nature from molestation to rape, physical attacks, violence and other non-consensual interactions. You can claim compensation for both one-off incidences or repeat abuse.

We are experts in institutional abuse

We have represented thousands of victims of abuse, and we understand how intimidating it can be for a victim to come forward and confront their perpetrator from educational institutions. Victims often feel scared, ashamed, confused and even guilty about their abuse or assault.

We are here to remind you each experience is unique and valid, and it is never your fault. We will support and guide you to safely confront your abuser and the educational institution they work for so you can receive justice and financial compensation.

Our team are specialist in this field and goes above and beyond to protect your emotional wellbeing throughout the process.

If you have suffered emotional or physical injury you can receive financial compensation for your recovery and injury.

Often the most severe impacts and injury of sexual abuse in schools are invisible from the outside. When an abuser holds positions of power over children or young adults as a teacher, principal, lecturer, professor or staff member; victims can feel powerless.

This ongoing abuse of power can cause severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, fear and distrust of authority and institutions, hopelessness and much more.

Often victims feel if they haven’t been physically injured no one will believe them or their experiences aren’t severe enough to pursue compensation. However unseen psychological and social trauma can be extremely debilitating, and you are entitled to compensation to help you recover and access support.

The compensation you receive can help you:

Cover costs associated with medical treatment
Counselling, psychologist and psychiatric support
Loss of income
Home support services
And other costs and damages.

If you are ready to explore lodging a compensation claim against an educational institution for yourself or on behalf of your child, call our team for a confidential discussion.

Our supportive team will talk through your case and the process so you know exactly what to expect. Our no-win-no-fee service ensures you won’t be left out of pocket and suffering more financial setbacks, and we never take on a case we can’t win.

Call us on 1300 727 266 or contact us to start the process of healing and justice.