SAT Prep Teacher Sexual Assault Lawyer

The SAT is an integral part of your life when you are in high school and looking forward to getting into a good college or university. For most kids, it takes a lot of studying to do well on the SATs, and a little extra help from an advisor can help boost your score if you are struggling with certain parts of the test.

An SAT tutor can be found at private learning academies or at the child’s school. Some parents also look for college students who have done well on the SAT, as they are likely to have valuable tips and tricks for acing the exam. No matter how you find an SAT prep teacher, you expect to work with someone who is motivational and knows how you help you overcome the hurdles that stand in the way between you and your desired score.

Sadly, some of these tutors are not who they appear to be, and many kids are left with the trauma of sexual assault. The impact of rape and other acts of sexual abuse are especially painful when it comes from someone you trust and care about. Unfortunately, that sense of caring is what sexual predators use to groom a student and coerce them into a sexual relationship. If you were a victim of sexual abuse by an SAT advisor, please contact our law firm to learn about your rights. We can provide you with information on filing a lawsuit for child sexual abuse and hold the people who failed you accountable for their actions.

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What is Child Sexual Assault?

When we think about sexual assault, the general assumption is that the victim was forced into a sex act against their will. Certainly, this can happen in cases where a minor is taken advantage of by an adult, but many of the clients we represent are slowly groomed into sexual activity by an adult they admire.

You see this a lot in schools, where a popular teacher targets one or more students and lavishes them with attention and privileges. Over time, the minor feels a strong bond with them, which grows into flirting and much more. Some students believe that they are in a genuine relationship with the teacher and are willing to send them nude photos, engage in sexually explicit chats, and have secret meetings for sex. Others know that what they’re doing is wrong, but they are too scared to go to anyone for help. Or, maybe they did tell another teacher or administrator at the school, but the allegations were not taken seriously.

It’s important to understand that individuals under 18 years of age cannot legally give consent. So, an SAT prep teacher cannot defend themselves by saying that the child came on to them first, they enjoyed the interaction, or they knew what they were getting into as they were already sexually active. Under California law, any adult that engages in sexual activity with a minor is guilty of sexual assault, plain and simple.

As a student studying for the SATS, you were vulnerable to a predatory adult who took advantage of your youth and innocence. We know the shame and guilt is difficult to overcome, but we want you to know that none of this was your fault. Our team of SAT prep teacher sexual assault lawyers are here to help, so contact us 24/7 if you want to learn more about your legal options.

Knowing Who You can Sue for Sexual Abuse

One party who you can go after is the person that sexually assaulted you, i.e., the SAT prep teacher. But most of these cases involve negligence by another entity, like the learning academy that employed the teacher. In some cases, an SAT tutor is a school teacher or another employee of a school district. Alternatively, you may have found an SAT test prep instructor from an online platform that connects students and tutors.

We normally found that one of more of these entities knew about complaints regarding the teacher’s conduct with underage pupils. Or, they had reason to suspect that something was going on, as there were clear sign that the child was in distress. Yet, very little was done to investigate the issue and protect the child from further abuse. For the academy or school, what mattered more was having an instructor that got results and placed kids into some of the country’s best colleges.

If you believe that a school district, tutoring center, or any other entity failed in their duty of care to you, justice may be available to you in the form of monetary compensation. A child sexual abuse lawyer at our office can answer all your questions and help you decide if filing a lawsuit is the right course of action.

Filing a Lawsuit – How Much Time Do I have?

The statute of limitations for sexual abuse during childhood is 22 years under California law. However, this time period does not begin until the victim reaches the age of adulthood. So, you are actually looking at 22 years after you turn 18, meaning you have until the age of 40 to sue for being sexually abused by an SAT prep teacher.

A lawsuit for sexual assault can also be filed by the parent or guardian of the underage victim. As a parent, we suggest that you file a lawsuit as soon as possible, which we can help you with here at Normandie Law Firm. This way, you can obtain compensation to cover your child’s therapy and other medical expenses and bring them a sense of justice, which is critical to the healing process.

However, justice is no less important to an adult, who has lived with the scars of sexual assault for many years. In fact, it’s more likely for a child to suppress incidents of sexual abuse and go on with their lives a as if nothing happened. Years of repression and denial can cause mental health issues that compromise the victim’s qualify of life, but it takes them many years to realize the source of their suffering and admit that they need help.

If at the point of realization, the victim is already past the age of 40, they may have the right to file a child sexual assault claim under California’s 5 year discovery rule. Essentially, the discovery rule provides survivors 5 years to sue the responsible parties, regardless of their age at the point of realizing an injury caused by sexual abuse during childhood.

Contact a Sexual Abuse Lawyer

At this point, you are likely to have questions and concerns about your rights as a victim of sexual abuse. Our lawyers are here for you 24/7, so please reach out to us if an SAT prep teacher sexually assaulted you. The initial consultation is completely free of charge, and so are the rest of our services if you are interested in filing a lawsuit. Instead of charging you upfront, we will take your case on contingency. That way, the only way we get paid is by receiving a portion of your settlement award. So, if we don’t win your case, you pay absolutely nothing towards the cost of legal fees.

Our Zero Fee Guarantee is here for you, along with a team of sexual abuse attorneys who are ready to secure the compensation you deserve. Contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free case review on suing for sexual abuse by an SAT prep teacher.

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