The Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
The natural power imbalance that exists in any adult-child relationship is what makes most instances of child sexual possible to begin with. Less recognized is the fact that similar power imbalances and abuses occur in many adult-adult relationships as well.
Some therapists can and do take sexual advantage of their patients. Some doctors and dentists anesthetize people to "have their way with them." Some care providers to elderly nursing home residents and mentally handicapped or physically disabled adults violate the trust they have been given.
At the Law Office of Robert D. Kizer, we help vulnerable adults who have been sexually abused obtain the justice and compensation they deserve by pursuing both civil and criminal remedies as appropriate. What we can also offer you as a law firm is a safe, supportive environment where your loved one can find effective legal representation, compassionate support and the resources he or she will need to overcome what has happened.
You couldn't then. Now you can. Take action to stop the cycle of child sex abuse and call or contact our offices in Austin, Texas, to schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Robert D. Kizer.
Protecting the Ones Who Cannot Protect Themselves
Sexual predators abuse developmentally challenged, physically handicapped or elderly adults because they can get away with it more often than not.
Several risk factors work against victims and to the advantage of abusers in these cases, including the lack of capacity or education needed to recognize abusive conduct; the fact that many have been socialized into a climate of "compliance" where they have been conditioned to do what other people tell them to do; the inability to communicate for themselves; and the victim's own dependence on the relationship with the abuser (which makes the victim reluctant to disclose it).
If you suspect that a vulnerable adult family member has been, or is being, sexually abused by someone, do not wait until you have proof before you attempt to do something about it. Instead, rely on our experience with investigating these kinds of cases to uncover the truth of what has happened and to protect your loved one (and others) from further abuse.
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Our lawyer has been practicing law in Texas for 35 years and is available to handle sexual abuse-related lawsuits throughout the central portion of the state. Schedule a free consultation today by contacting us online or by calling our law offices directly.
