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Exposing
the Silence:

Justice for Victims of Institutional Sexual Abuse

Children and vulnerable adults have been sexually abused by the very people—and institutions—they were taught to trust. At PF Law, we’re fighting to make sure it never happens again.

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The Hidden Crisis:
Sexual Abuse by Institutions

Sexual abuse isn’t just about individual offenders. Too often, it is enabled and concealed by the institutions entrusted to protect our most vulnerable.

In schools, churches, sports teams, detention centers, and foster care systems, children are groomed, silenced, and abandoned—while those in power look away.

The Facts:

  • 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the U.S. experience sexual abuse before age 18
  • More than 60% of survivors never report their abuse
  • In many cases, abuse continues for years due to inaction—or active cover-ups—by institutions
  • According to the U.S. Department of Education, public schools are now one of the largest sources of institutional child sexual abuse
  • More than 17,000 survivors have come forward in Catholic clergy abuse cases
  • Youth in juvenile detention centers and foster care remain among the most vulnerable, with widespread underreporting and systemic neglect

Who Is Responsible?

At PF Law, we hold both the abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable. We pursue justice against:

  • Public and private school districts
  • Religious organizations and dioceses
  • National youth sports programs (e.g., USA Gymnastics, Boy Scouts of America)
  • Foster care and group home agencies
  • Juvenile detention centers
  • Entertainment venues, music industry professionals, and production companies

When these entities fail to screen, supervise, or report abusers, they must answer for the harm they allowed.

This Is More Than a Lawsuit—It’s a Movement

When survivors come forward, they protect their own rights and others. Your case could prevent future abuse, uncover systemic corruption, and create lasting change.

Watch: PF Law Discusses the Sexual Abuse Crisis with CTN Vegas

PF Law partner, Peter Palivos, was grateful to join the Las Vegas United podcast to discuss child abuse and sex trafficking nationwide. They share insights, statistics, along with what PF Law and others can do to combat these issues and pursue justice for victims.

Legal Options for Survivors in Nevada:

Recent changes in Nevada law now give many survivors expanded opportunities to seek justice—even decades after the abuse occurred.

You may still be eligible to file a civil lawsuit, even if the abuse happened long ago. Our team can help you understand:

  • Whether your case qualifies under Nevada’s statute of limitations
  • How to pursue justice without being re-traumatized
  • What compensation you may be entitled to—including therapy costs, lost opportunities, emotional suffering, and punitive damages

Our Approach: Survivor-Centered. Relentless.

At PF Law, we know that healing starts with being heard. Our attorneys provide survivors with safe, confidential, and trauma-informed legal representation.

  • We work closely with therapists, victim advocates, and medical experts to support survivors and build strong cases
  • We uncover institutional cover-ups and hold enablers publicly accountable
  • We never charge fees unless we win your case

You are not alone. You are not to blame. And you have rights.

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If you need our help, please call us at 702.903.0800 for a free consultation. All consultations are 100% confidential.

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* Anastasia Palivos is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Illinois. Peter Palivos is licensed to practice law in Illinois. Office mailing address available in Florida for correspondence.

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