Phone: 619-432-5145
Phone: 619-432-5145
Experienced Lawyer for Victims of Student-on-Student Sex Abuse in San Diego
As experienced California sexual abuse attorneys, we help families recover compensation through both civil and, when appropriate, criminal case coordination. We pursue claims against responsible parties, including school districts, religious institutions, and youth organizations, when negligence, failure to supervise, or unsupervised access leads to harm.
If your child was sexually assaulted or you suspect child sexual abuse, contact our law firm today for a free consultation. You may have legal options to file lawsuits and pursue justice. Your family doesn’t have to face this alone.
Contact Diana Legal now (619-432-5145) for a free consultation and case evaluation!
When your child has been sexually abused by another student, it’s not only a betrayal of trust — it’s a legal and moral failure by the institutions that should have protected them. At Diana Legal, our team of sexual abuse attorneys is deeply committed to representing victims of sexual abuse in school environments where emotional distress, trauma, and silence often prevail.
We are not just your lawyers. We are your legal team, your advocates, and your fierce protectors — helping your family seek justice and reclaim your child’s well-being. Our experience in civil lawsuits, personal injury, and trauma-based litigation gives us the insight needed to pursue child sexual abuse cases with strategy and sensitivity.
Many families don’t realize they can hold a school district, youth organization, or even religious institution accountable when their inaction or negligence allows peer-to-peer sexual violence to occur. Our law firm is here to make sure liable parties are held accountable.
We offer:
You are not just a case file. We handle every childhood sexual abuse case with compassion, discretion, and absolute commitment. But behind that compassion is an aggressive pursuit of the truth — and of the financial compensation your family is entitled to.
We understand how peer abuse unfolds — from grooming, sexual harassment, and unwanted sexual contact to full-blown sexual activity and assault. Our team investigates how schools and institutions failed to:
These failures may lead to long-term emotional trauma, sexually transmitted infections, loss of trust, and missed educational opportunities for your child.
Every case of child sexual abuse is unique. Our legal professionals listen to your goals and concerns and tailor a civil claim strategy around what’s best for your family — emotionally and legally. That may include keeping things out of court or pursuing punitive damages for institutional coverups.
We offer a private, judgment-free space for you to speak freely about what happened. All conversations are protected by attorney-client privilege. We believe every sexual abuse survivor deserves to be heard — and we’ll never pressure you into legal action. The decision is yours.
Student-on-student sexual abuse is a growing issue in schools across California and the United States. It refers to situations where one young person engages in unwanted or exploitative sexual conduct with another student — often involving coercion, manipulation, or lack of consent. These incidents can happen in classrooms, locker rooms, hallways, bathrooms, school buses, and even off-campus through cyberbullying or digital harassment.
Unlike adult-perpetrated abuse, peer abuse is often misunderstood or downplayed by schools as “just kids being kids.” But this mindset causes real harm to child victims, delays intervention, and allows abuse to continue — sometimes escalating over time.
These incidents often go unreported because victims fear retaliation, shame, or disbelief. Yet when abuse occurred, schools have a legal duty to act — and can be held liable when they fail.
As a parent, teacher, or guardian, it’s crucial to recognize the warning signs of child sex abuse. No child should ever have to carry the weight of trauma alone. Here are some red flags that may indicate your child was sexually abused:
If you suspect child sexual abuse, trust your instincts and act quickly. Speak with your child in a supportive way, and consider consulting a child sexual abuse attorney who understands how to guide you through your next steps with care and legal insight.
Many cases of school sexual abuse happen due to lack of supervision, unsupervised access, or institutional neglect. Common contributing factors include:
When these systems break down, school districts, private institutions, or even sports organizations may share the blame for creating unsafe conditions. If your child was sexually assaulted by another student, you may be able to file lawsuits against all responsible parties through a civil lawsuit.
When a student is sexually assaulted by another student, it’s not just the individual perpetrator who may be responsible. In many cases, multiple defendants may be named in a civil lawsuit — especially if the school district, teachers, or administrators failed to prevent or respond to the abuse appropriately.
At Diana Legal, our legal professionals conduct a thorough investigation to uncover how the system failed your child and who should be held accountable. In peer abuse cases, that often includes individuals and institutions who ignored warning signs, provided unsupervised access, or silenced earlier complaints.
1. The School Administration
School officials — such as principals, counselors, and teachers — can be held liable if they failed to take action after learning about inappropriate student behavior or abuse. Ignoring complaints or dismissing them as “bullying” instead of sexual violence may rise to the level of negligence or intentional infliction of emotional harm.
2. The School District
A school district is responsible for hiring qualified staff, ensuring adequate supervision, and maintaining a safe environment. If administrators knew about a student’s past misconduct or failed to act when abuse reports were made, the district may face legal consequences for failing to protect childhood sexual abuse victims.
3. Private Schools, Religious Institutions & Youth Organizations
Many cases arise in private schools, boarding schools, religious institutions, or summer camps, where oversight is often more lax. If abuse occurred in a Catholic school or church-run institution, the Catholic Church or diocese may also be named in the lawsuit.
Additionally, third-party youth organizations or sports programs operating on campus can be liable parties if they fail to protect students or vet participants with a history of misconduct.
4. Mandated Reporters Who Failed Their Duty
Teachers, coaches, and school staff are often legally required to report suspected child sexual abuse. When they ignore their duty or cover up abuse to protect the institution, they may face both civil and criminal penalties.
5. Security Contractors & Third-Party Vendors
If your child was harmed in a facility operated by outsourced supervision or a third-party contractor, we will investigate whether those companies contributed to the abuse — and add them as responsible parties if warranted.
No amount of money can erase the trauma of childhood abuse, but seeking financial compensation through a civil lawsuit can help survivors and their families rebuild their lives, access healing resources, and hold responsible parties accountable. At Diana Legal, we fight to ensure that survivors of student-on-student sexual abuse receive the justice, closure, and compensation they deserve.
Peer sexual abuse often leads to long-lasting consequences — emotionally, psychologically, socially, and academically. The toll it takes on sexual abuse survivors and their families is profound, and California law allows victims to pursue compensation for both economic damages and non-economic damages.
🔹 Emotional Distress and Mental Health Support
Victims may suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. Compensation can cover:
🔹 Medical Expenses
If the sexual abuse resulted in physical injuries or required medical attention, victims can recover costs for:
🔹 Educational and Life Opportunity Losses
Child sexual abuse during school years can derail education and career opportunities. Victims may be entitled to damages for:
🔹 Pain and Suffering
These non-economic damages address the deep psychological toll of being sexually abused, including:
🔹 Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Victims may no longer participate in sports, social events, or other activities due to the trauma — a loss that is compensable under California law.
🔹 Punitive Damages
In cases involving gross negligence, willful misconduct, or deliberate coverups, courts may award punitive damages to punish institutions like school districts, religious institutions, or youth organizations that enabled or ignored abuse.
🔹 Support and Rehabilitation Services
Some survivors benefit from ongoing support such as:
As experienced California sexual abuse attorneys, we understand what’s at stake. Our legal team works with therapists, forensic experts, and investigators to document the full extent of harm and loss — ensuring your civil claims reflect the lifelong impact of the abuse.
We handle every case with strategic care and fierce advocacy to help you recover compensation that supports both your healing and your future.
If your child has been a victim of student-on-student sexual abuse, you may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even powerless. But under California law, sexual abuse victims — and their families — have strong legal rights. At Diana Legal, we are committed to making sure those rights are protected every step of the way.
Survivors deserve more than silence or denial. They deserve to be believed, supported, and empowered. Whether you are ready to take legal action now or are still exploring your options, our law firm is here to listen to you and guide you with care, clarity, and professionalism.
🔹 The Right to File a Civil Lawsuit
If the abuse occurred in a school, college campus, or youth organization, survivors may be entitled to file lawsuits against:
A civil lawsuit can result in financial compensation for your child’s pain, therapy, medical needs, lost opportunities, and more.
🔹 The Right to Confidentiality
Survivors of child sexual abuse have the right to privacy. California law allows for legal action to proceed anonymously, protecting the child’s identity in public records and court documents.
🔹 The Right to a Trauma-Informed Legal Process
Our trauma-informed approach ensures that your child is treated with dignity and compassion — not retraumatized through aggressive questioning or insensitive procedures. We tailor our legal strategy to support the survivor’s emotional well-being throughout.
🔹 The Right to Know Your Legal Options
Whether or not you decide to pursue litigation, you deserve to understand all of your legal options. We offer a free case evaluation to help you decide what’s right for your family without pressure or commitment.
🔹 The Right to Timely Action
California has extended the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases, including peer abuse. However, timelines still apply, and early legal intervention often leads to stronger outcomes. The sooner you contact an experienced attorney, the more we can do to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Legal battles involving student-on-student sexual assault can be complex and emotionally draining — but you don’t have to face them alone. Diana Legal is here to be your advocate and ally. We explain every step, stand between you and the institutions involved, and relentlessly pursue justice on your behalf.
At Diana Legal, we are proud to be among the trusted sexual abuse lawyers and sexual assault attorneys in California who are dedicated to representing survivors of abuse in school settings. Our team handles every case with strategic care and human understanding, helping families navigate their rights while protecting their child’s well-being.
We believe survivors deserve more than apologies. They deserve action. They deserve answers. They deserve justice.
Schedule your free case evaluation today. Call Diana Legal to speak with a compassionate, strategic San Diego student-on-student sex abuse lawyer.