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Standing Up for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault

We Bring Abusers and Attackers to Justice Through the Civil Legal System So SA Survivors Can Move Forward

For some, the sexual assault that completely upends your life occurs in a matter of moments. For others, it’s a pattern of mistreatment that goes on for weeks, months, or even years, eroding your sense of safety and self-worth with each act of abuse. Survivors of sexual assault or abuse deserve to be believed.

The team of advocates at Anapol Weiss fights to hold all parties that commit or facilitate abuse and assault accountable through the civil legal system.

Sexual Abuse and Assault Against Women Is Horrifically Common Across the United States

You deserve to be supported in holding perpetrators and enablers accountable. And you deserve to approach the legal process with the peace of mind that comes from having a team of powerful, nationally recognized female attorneys in your corner.

Sexual abuse and assault impact hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Statistically, one in six American women is the victim of either attempted or completed rape during her lifetime, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reported.

While sexual abuse and assault aren’t perpetrated exclusively against women, the vast majority of victims are women and girls. RAINN reported that 90% of rape victims are female.

The Trauma of Sexual Assault Is Real, and so is Your Ability to Hold Abusers and Institutions Accountable

Abuse and assaults of a sexual nature encompass all kinds of conduct that can leave you feeling uncomfortable, unsafe, or in significant physical or emotional pain. Rape and other forms of sexual assault are particularly serious types of mistreatment that can result in life-changing physical harm as well as mental and emotional suffering.

Other forms of mistreatment and exploitation can also constitute abuse or assault. Being forced into sexual contact or conduct of other kinds, such as inappropriate touching that makes you feel uncomfortable, can be considered a form of sexual abuse. Forced nudity and participation in sexually explicit photographs or videos are also examples of abuse.

Some survivors of sexual abuse and assault need extensive medical care to address the physical damage they suffered due to the violence perpetrated against them. Even if that’s not the case, the emotional scars that result from the attack can affect you for a lifetime.

As much as you might wish to forget that this whole ordeal ever happened, pretending the sexual assault or abuse didn’t occur won’t undo its consequences. Ignoring it won’t help you cope with the pain and trauma or build the resilience you need to move forward with your life. But holding abusers and enablers accountable through the legal process can bring about meaningful differences, providing you with the means to access the full scope of services you need to make the most complete recovery possible.

A Civil Case Allows You to Bring Abusers to Justice Outside of the Criminal Court System

A civil legal case offers survivors of sexual abuse and assault a path forward outside of the criminal justice system. You may be able to bring to justice not only your abuser but also other parties that enabled the assault through the civil court system as a separate matter from any criminal charges your abuser could be facing.

This matters because the agonizing reality is that only a tiny fraction of rapists and sexual abusers ever go to jail for their crimes.

‍RAINN reported that only 25 perpetrators out of every 1,000 sexual assaults end up incarcerated for any length of time.

Many survivors of sexual abuse and assault are, understandably, afraid to report the crimes against them to the police. Women are often—unfairly—blamed and shamed for the crime that has been perpetrated against them. If the sexual abuse that occurred was of a nature that does not provide clear DNA evidence, or if the perpetrator disputes their version of events and claims the interaction was consensual, the victim may not believed, and their own credibility could be ripped to shreds. In some cases, the perpetrator or another party threatens the victim to keep her quiet.

Of the fewer than one-third of sexual assaults that are reported to the police, just one in six reports actually lead to an initial arrest. Fewer arrests still lead to a felony conviction, and even among those that do, not all convicted perpetrators are ultimately incarcerated.

The odds of a perpetrator of sexual abuse or assault going to prison are, unfortunately, shockingly low. It’s important to explore other options for seeking justice, including a civil legal claim.

Anapol Weiss’s Sexual Abuse and Assault Attorneys Help Survivors Rebuild Their Lives With Compassionate Support and Advocacy

It’s time you got closure, accountability, and the compensation that can change your life for the better by securing you access to the services you need. It’s time that you had someone you could count on to uphold your rights and fight for you.

Anapol Weiss provides skilled sexual abuse and assault claim representation for women, by women.‍

Through our work, we can hold accountable hotels, concert venues, and other businesses where inadequate security measures provided violent sexual predators an environment where they could assault unsuspecting victims. We sue institutions, like hospitals, residential facilities, and community organizations, that enable systemic sexual abuse through dangerously negligent hiring, supervision, and reporting policies. Our team brings to light the full scope of all defendants’ failings, misconduct, and abuse that can cause victims lifelong harm, and we take action to help mitigate that harm—by securing compensation that will make a meaningful difference in your life and your recovery.

We know that taking action can feel like a big risk when you’ve been through so much. That’s why we do everything we can to protect you from those risks. We approach claims involving sexual abuse and assault with compassionate, client-focused service and a commitment to protecting your privacy and dignity. To make sure you never have to worry about the cost of legal action, we take on cases like yours at no upfront cost.

You can recover from the trauma of sexual abuse and assault and live life on your own terms, but getting there requires support, security, and stability. It’s our mission to put survivors on the path to a better future through the advantages a civil legal claim offers.

Standing Up for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault

We Bring Abusers and Attackers to Justice Through the Civil Legal System So SA Survivors Can Move Forward

The team of advocates at Anapol Weiss fights to hold all parties that commit or facilitate abuse and assault accountable through the civil legal system.

Sexual Abuse and Assault Against Women Is Horrifically Common Across the United States

THE
TRAUMA
IS REAL

The Trauma of Sexual Assault Is Real, and so is Your Ability to Hold Abusers and Institutions Accountable

A Civil Case Allows You to Bring Abusers to Justice Outside of the Criminal Court System

Anapol Weiss’s Sexual Abuse and Assault Attorneys Help Survivors Rebuild Their Lives With Compassionate Support and Advocacy

Taking the Brave First Step:
‍What to Expect When You Reach Out to the Attorneys at Anapol Weiss

If you have a case, you will have the full force of our litigation team fighting for you. As a team of strong, dedicated female attorneys, we are committed to advocating for those who have suffered from violence and ensuring your voice is heard.

Standing Up for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault

We Bring Abusers and Attackers to Justice Through the Civil Legal System So SA Survivors Can Move Forward

The team of advocates at Anapol Weiss fights to hold all parties that commit or facilitate abuse and assault accountable through the civil legal system.

Sexual Abuse and Assault Against Women Is Horrifically Common Across the United States

THE TRAUMAIS REAL

The Trauma of Sexual Assault Is Real, and so is Your Ability to Hold Abusers and Institutions Accountable

A Civil Case Allows You to Bring Abusers to Justice Outside of the Criminal Court System

Anapol Weiss’s Sexual Abuse and Assault Attorneys Help Survivors Rebuild Their Lives With Compassionate Support and Advocacy

Taking the Brave First Step:‍What to Expect When You Reach Out to the Attorneys at Anapol Weiss

If you have a case, you will have the full force of our litigation team fighting for you. As a team of strong, dedicated female attorneys, we are committed to advocating for those who have suffered from violence and ensuring your voice is heard.

THE
TRAUMA
IS REAL

Taking the Brave First Step:
‍What to Expect When You Reach Out to the Attorneys at Anapol Weiss