San Diego Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Most people assume that the sexual abuse of children is always something perpetrated by adults in a position of power. While this is true in a majority of situations, some instances of sexual abuse involve one child under the age of 18 engaging in the sexual molestation, manipulation, or assault of another child under the age of 18.

If your child has experienced sexual abuse of any kind from another child, you have the right to file a civil suit on your child’s behalf. Our compassionate team of child sexual abuse attorneys could guide you through the legal process. Contact The Cifarelli Law Firm to schedule a consultation with a San Diego child-on-child sexual abuse lawyer who could ensure you understand your options and tenaciously protect your rights and privacy as you pursue financial restitution.

Who Can Be Held Civilly Liable for a Minor’s Act of Sexual Abuse?

Courts do not always prosecute minors who sexually abuse other children as adults. While you can name a child as a defendant in a civil claim, they generally lack sufficient assets or income to contribute toward compensation. With these factors in mind, filing a civil suit in a San Diego court over minor-to-minor sexual misconduct generally involves an attorney holding adults legally accountable for their failure to properly supervise children in their care or prevent abuse from occurring. Depending on the circumstances, this could mean seeking civil restitution from:

• The parents or guardians of the child who engaged in abuse
• Teachers or other adults responsible for supervising children in their care
• Public organizations, such as school systems or religious institutions
• Owners of private businesses, such as daycare centers

One of our knowledgeable attorneys could discuss the circumstances of your case during a confidential consultation and offer preliminary guidance on the parties responsible for your child’s injuries.

Filing Deadlines for Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Our legal team could explain the different deadlines that apply to lawsuits in San Diego over sexual assault by one child against another. The deadline depends on when the last instance of abuse occurred. If the abuse occurred prior to January 1, 2024, the abused party has until their 40th birthday to file suit. However, if the abuse occurred on or after that date, there is no statute of limitations for any civil lawsuit the abused party wishes to file against their abuser or other liable parties.

Different deadlines may apply for parents or guardians who wish to file suit on their child’s behalf. During a private initial meeting, one of our seasoned attorneys could answer questions about filing time limits and other rules for the litigation process.

Call a San Diego Attorney for Guidance on Dealing With Non-Consensual Sexual Activity Between Minors

There are few experiences more upsetting for a parent than learning that someone sexually abused their child. One child forcing sexual activity on another can be uniquely disturbing, as well as legally complex in both criminal and civil contexts.

Families all over Southern California have access to support from our experienced San Diego child-on-child sexual abuse lawyer. We could enforce your family’s right to civil recovery and protect your child’s long-term best interests. Contact our team at The Cifarelli Law Firm today to learn more.