Civil representation for survivors and families
When a child reports abuse connected to a school or daycare, families may have questions about what happened, who knew and how to seek accountability. The Law Offices of Jonathan D. Winters offers a careful first conversation about potential civil claims.
You do not need to recount the abuse in an online form. Provide a safe contact method and let the office know whether a voicemail or email is appropriate.
Examining the institution’s role
The firm can evaluate the circumstances surrounding the alleged abuse, including supervision, hiring practices, earlier complaints and the response to warning signs. Whether an institution can be held responsible depends on the evidence and applicable law; responsibility is not automatic.
- What reports or complaints were made and how they were handled.
- The relationship between the alleged abuser and the school or facility.
- Policies, supervision arrangements and available records.
- The survivor’s concerns and goals for a civil case.
Relevant civil trial experience
Jonathan obtained a $1.8 million judgment following a bench trial in a civil case involving domestic violence and child sexual abuse. That result is not presented as a school or institutional-liability verdict. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
What should I share in the first contact?
A brief request for a consultation and a safe way to reach you are enough to begin. The office can explain how to provide sensitive information through an appropriate channel.
Can I ask about abuse that happened years ago?
Yes. The timing, age of the survivor, potential defendants and other facts affect the legal review. Do not assume a claim is timely or too late without obtaining advice about the particular circumstances.
See sexual abuse civil representation and youth organizations and camps.