The Mormon Church isn't just a building. It's a network of affiliated programs, organizations, and activities where children have been sexually abused. Children have been abused in countless LDS programs, including, but not limited to:

The history of abuse within the Mormon Church is a troubling and complex issue, marked by decades of unspoken pain and injustice. Those who have survived the abuse often have conflicting feelings of doubt, shame, anger, and sometimes develop an aversion to religion. Others remain deeply loyal to the Church, but all struggle with the feeling of having been betrayed by an authority figure. More and More people are coming forward accusing the Mormon Church and several officials of failing to safeguard their children from instances of sexual abuse.

Until recently, victims of sexual abuse by clergy or in a church setting had little options. Filing a civil lawsuit was often not possible because too much time had passed and the statute of limitations had expired. Today, however, news laws are making it much easier. Many states have amended their laws to eliminate or expand the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in civil court. Some states have actually eliminated their statute of limitations in child sex abuse lawsuits entirely. The increasing amount of evidence showing that church authorities knew about the abuse and sought to cover it up has also made the churches themselves become viable defendants in these cases.

Sexual Abuse Victims shouldn't suffer in silence. If you or a loved one were abused by a member of the Mormon Church, you may be entitled to the Financial Compensation you deserve!