Religious institutions are a place to worship, to practice one’s faith and are meant for holy practices and to get closer with one’s God. In these places of worship it is a given that you are safe from harm and the stress of the outside world. It is a place where community is built and trust is earned through mutual respect for one another. Religious authorities help to foster a healthy and welcoming environment that comforts the people who enter their doors.
This is usually the case for religious institutions as a whole, however, for some individuals, what can seem at one time as a holy place can turn into a nightmare in an instant. One such case involves a story that is unfortunately becoming more and more familiar with members of religious organizations and it involves a teenager and a religious authority figure. In this case, a girl was coerced into sexual activity by her church’s youth group leader. The girl, a teenager under the legal age of consent in Pennsylvania, was groomed and sexually assaulted by a trusted member of her church. At Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, we see sexual assault and sexual violence for what it is: an egregious and deplorable act that has no place anywhere, especially in our trusted religious institutions.
The lawyers at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, knew they had to act and in an out of court settlement, the teenager and her family were awarded the policy limit of 1 million dollars. The attorneys at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, made sure the outcome that she and her family left with was the best outcome possible. Our attorneys know that winning a sexual assault case can’t take back what happened but we know that our clients deserve to be heard and to get justice.
In the United States, 2 out of 3 sexual assaults go unreported and 53% of women and 29% of men have admitted to getting sexually assaulted. Many of these cases do not get reported and many victims of sexual violence do not come forward because they fear that no one will believe them. While this may be the case in some instances, at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, we have proven time and time again that we will fight for you to get what you deserve. We’ve shown this in our commitment toward all of our clients, especially in this case. The attorneys on the case were able to win the highest possible payout for our client, proving our commitment for the best for every person and every case.
If you or a loved one have experienced sexual violence you don’t have to go through it alone. Get the help you need from one of our experienced Chester County crime/victim and Delaware County personal injury attorneys who are ready to go to battle to get the justice you deserve. Call Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, if you are the victim of
No one asks to be assaulted in any way and no one deserves it. Call Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, and see how we’ll fight for you. Give us a call at 610-314-7066 or CLICK HERE to schedule a free consultation. You don’t have to go through this alone, go with Bellwoar Kelly, LLP.