Phoenix Daycare Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Fighting for the Rights of Child & Families in Maricopa County
Few things are more frightening than learning that a trusted daycare after-school program has failed to care for your child properly. If you believe that your child is the victim of sexual abuse, you must contact a daycare and after-school care sexual abuse attorney in Phoenix as soon as possible. At Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A., we are committed to helping our clients understand their rights and take legal action against negligent parties.
Do you suspect that your child has been sexually abused by a daycare or after-school worker or volunteer? Call Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A. today at (602) 483-6869 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our Phoenix daycare sexual abuse attorney!
Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children
Very young children are not able to speak up when sexual abuse occurs. Even older children and teenagers may not understand what is happening or may feel too ashamed to tell their parents, guardians, or other adults about sexual abuse. It’s crucial that you are able to recognize the warning signs so that you can act as your child’s advocate.
Common signs of sexual abuse in young children include:
- Sleeping problems, including nightmares
- Non-toilet training related accidents
- Unexplained loss of appetite
- Behavioral changes, including anger, withdrawal, and secrecy
- Mimicking adult-like sexual behavior with toys
- Unwillingness to remove clothes for baths, changing, etc.
- Draws or dreams about frightening or sexual imagery
- Exhibits unexplained adult-like sexual language/knowledge
- Physical symptoms, including bruising or unexplained injuries
- Pain during urination and/or bowel movements
It can be unthinkable to imagine a trusted daycare worker or after-school care volunteer inflicting harm or sexual abuse upon a child. For this reason, adults will sometimes try to convince themselves that sexual abuse is not occurring or attempt to explain away injuries. However, if you notice any of the above signs or suspect something is wrong, it’s vital for your child's safety to take action immediately.
Holding Negligent Parties Accountable
Daycares and after-school programs have a responsibility to keep children safe. This duty of care can include conducting background checks on employees and volunteers, implementing sexual abuse prevention policies and reporting procedures, enforcing mandatory reporting, providing adequate supervision, and more. When they fail to do so, their actions can be considered negligent.
At Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A., our daycare sexual abuse lawyers are committed to helping clients take on negligent parties and fighting for the just recovery they are owed. Sexual abuse can have numerous, lifelong consequences, many of which require extensive medical and therapeutic care. Our firm can help you fight for the future of your child.
Contact Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A. by calling (602) 483-6869 today to schedule a consultation!
