No student should ever be subjected to sexual abuse in a place of learning. Yet in New York, students of all ages have suffered at the hands of teachers, coaches, and trusted school staff. These incidents are not isolated—they often point to systemic failures where schools ignore red flags or actively cover up abuse to protect their reputation.
At Survivors of Abuse NY, we help survivors file civil lawsuits against both abusers and the institutions that enabled them. Whether the abuse happened in a public high school, elite private academy, or religious charter school, you have the right to hold them accountable.
What Does Teacher-Student Abuse Involve?
Abuse can include:
Unwanted sexual advances
Grooming through emotional manipulation
Sexual contact masked as mentorship
Secret communications or meetings
Abuse during after-school programs or overnight events
Victims often fear reporting due to shame, retaliation, or disbelief—but you deserve to be heard and supported.
Filing a Civil Claim in New York
Our attorneys pursue justice through civil litigation against:
The teacher or employee who committed the abuse
School districts or institutions that failed to act
Boards, dioceses, or organizations overseeing the school
Even if criminal charges weren’t filed, you can still pursue civil justice.
What You Can Recover
Counseling and long-term mental health care
Damages for emotional trauma
Compensation for educational or life setbacks
Punitive damages to punish the institution
We fight not only for compensation, but also to prevent future abuse. To learn more, visit: https://survivorsofabuseny.com/teacher-student-sexual-abuse-lawyer-ny/
