Suspect Daycare Sexual Abuse? El Paso Child Injury Lawyers Can Help

One of the most difficult decisions working parents in El Paso Texas will make is choosing the right daycare. Although the majority of child care centers follow the strict guidelines established by the government to run safely, cases of daycare abuse in El Paso are not unheard of.

If you suspect that your child may be a victim of daycare abuse, one of our child injury lawyers can answer any questions you may have about a potential case against the abuser and daycare facility in a free initial consultation.

Inappropriate sexual contact with children can take many forms, both physical and non-physical, such as the following:

Sexual, physical contact between an adult and child refers to any touching, kissing, fondling, and rubbing of a child’s genital area; this is more commonly known as molestation, and it is a crime. Sadly, the abuse can go further and involve penetration.

Some forms of sexual abuse may not involve actual touching. However, they are still considered sexual abuse. Taking pornographic images of a child, engaging in voyeurism, and exposing of the genitals to a child are all forms of sexual abuse.

When parents suspect sexual abuse, there are both physical and behavioral signs that can be signs that sexual abuse is taking place.

Be on the lookout for the following signs if you believe your child is being sexually abused:

Physical signs of sexual abuse in children include unexplained bleeding, bruising, itching, or frequent discomfort near the genital region. Some children may even develop STDs.

For younger children, parents may need to rely on behavioral changes if they suspect abuse. The most common behavioral signs include withdrawal from normal activities, fear of certain people or places, and sexualized play with toys or other children.

Child sexual abuse can be difficult to recognize because the warning signs may vary based on age and gender. Communicating with your child is key to determining if the child has indeed been victimized.

For parents who suspect that their child may have been a victim, there are certain steps that should be taken in order to help your child and to build a case against an abuser, such as the following:

Speak to your child in a calm and comforting manner while looking for the behavioral or physical signs of abuse outlined above

Children often feel like they are to blame for the abuse if they speak up or that they will get punished for doing something wrong. Assure them that if they were improperly touched by another child or an adult, it is not their fault. Take note of potential evidence.

Report your suspicions to law enforcement immediately

Never confront an abuser on your own. Allow law enforcement to handle the investigation and confrontation.

Contact a firm of El Paso child injury lawyers

Getting the help and support of legal experts can help you and your child on the road to recovery.

It is important to note that if the authorities determine that a daycare employee abused your child, they will pursue a criminal case to punish the abuser for the crime. On the other hand, a child injury lawyer can help you file a civil suit to seek compensation for any past and future monetary expenses related to the accident, in addition to compensation for the physical, emotional, and psychological suffering your child has undergone.

Every parent who entrusts their child’s safety to a daycare deserves to feel that their child is protected. When an employee violates this trust and the childcare facility fails to take reasonable measures, you need someone to advocate for your family’s rights. The Texas sexual abuse attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help.

Call us toll-free at 800-862-1260 for a free, no-obligation consultation if your child has been sexually abused. Our English and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7.