There are remedies for each of these wrongs, and there are lawyers like us who demand them. We listen. We treat you and your loved ones with dignity, compassion, and respect. We hold responsible people and institutions accountable.
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Overview
Experts and survivors agree, children abused by church leaders suffer unique injuries that include deep betrayals of trust on spiritual, emotional, and physical levels.
Most recently, John W. Radcliff II, a former youth pastor at numerous West Virginia churches over several decades, was charged with nearly 200 sex crimes against children dating as far back as 1986. His wife, Kathy Radcliff, is charged with related crimes. News coverage includes:
Youth Pastor Charged With Nearly 200 Sex Crimes Going Back Decades - The New York Times
Alleged Victims of Former Youth Pastor John W. Radcliff II Speak Out - Newsweek
West Virginia youth pastor faces dozens of child sex abuse charges dating back decades | AP News
Let Us Help You Seek Justice:
If you were harmed by these individuals or faith leaders from any denomination, you may have legal remedies, even if the abuse was years ago. Compassionate lawyer Sharon Iskra, who leads our Institutional Abuse & Neglect practice, has dedicated her career to protecting people like you, and offers free consultations in a supportive format that minimizes retraumatization.
Sharon is active in the American Association for Justice’s Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Anti-Human Trafficking sections, and co-moderates the 14-part “Journey to Justice” webinar series she designed to train lawyers in this specialized area of litigation. Bailey Glasser regularly represents youth and adults in sexual abuse matters against institutions in West Virginia and across the country, including mass tort actions against juvenile detention centers in numerous states. Read more about those matters here.
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CBS News Report on Maryland Sexual Abuse Cases: Watch Sharon's Interview Here
SURVIVOR TOOLKIT
Here are some resources for survivor assistance. These are not substitutes for your personal medical treatment or therapy, which we encourage you to pursue independent of any legal action. Please also report your abuse to law enforcement if you are able.
SurvivorSpace - A Safe Place for Survivors of Sexual Abuse to Heal – Here you can listen to others’ survivor stories, explore laws and remedies, connect with fellow survivors through a forum thread or chat group, and explore self care tools. This site also gives and overview of the civil and criminal litigation processes.
www.childusa.org/library: This is a free online library of books, documentaries, articles and online resources.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 or text 1-800-422-4463 or Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org): This organization provides crisis intervention, information and referrals to social service and support – option to talk to a counselor. Serves over 140 languages.
RAINN—Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network: This is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Hotline open 24/7: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673); online chat and app available at: RAINN.org; Espanol: rainn.org/es
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC): www.victimsofcrime.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 24/7 free and confidential support.
