Sexual abuse cases demand a different kind of legal work: rigorous, unsentimental fact development paired with an approach that centers the survivor’s safety, privacy, and control. Abuse is rarely a single event; it is often a pattern enabled by access, authority, isolation, and the quiet mechanisms institutions use to avoid scrutiny. Survivors may be children or adults. The abuser may be a family member, a coach, a caregiver, a teacher, a clergy member, a medical provider, a supervisor, or another person in a position of trust. The harm is profound—and the legal system can feel overwhelming unless the process is handled with care and precision.

Civil sexual abuse cases are often about more than one wrongdoer. Many claims focus on institutional accountability: schools, youth programs, athletic organizations, churches, camps, employers, property owners, or agencies that ignored warning signs, failed to supervise, mishandled complaints, permitted known risks, or quietly moved a problem elsewhere. The central questions are practical and provable: who knew what, when they knew it, what policies existed, how they were applied in reality, and whether decisions were made that placed convenience or reputation above safety. In high-stakes matters, the goal is not performative outrage; it is a record strong enough to force responsibility.

When abuse is disclosed or suspected, early steps can protect both wellbeing and the integrity of the case. Prioritize immediate safety and appropriate support. Preserve what you can without escalating exposure: messages, emails, app communications, photographs, names, dates, locations, and any prior reports. Avoid turning over broad authorizations or making detailed statements to institutional investigators without understanding how those materials may be used. Survivors should never be pressured into a single pathway; reporting to law enforcement, pursuing protective orders, making internal reports, or initiating civil action are separate decisions that can be made on different timelines depending on safety, goals, and readiness.

This office approaches sexual abuse litigation with a trauma-informed, privacy-conscious posture and an uncompromising commitment to accountability. That means careful screening of the case, a clear plan to preserve and obtain evidence (including records held by institutions), and strategic choices designed to reduce unnecessary re-traumatization while still building a case that can win. When appropriate, the work includes seeking confidential or protective court orders, limiting public exposure, and pushing the case efficiently toward resolution—without sacrificing leverage or truth.

For many survivors and families, a civil case is the first time someone with power is required to answer hard questions under oath. The objective is meaningful accountability and compensation that reflects the real cost of harm—medical and counseling needs, educational and career disruption, and the lasting impact on daily life—along with institutional changes where they can be achieved. Parker’s background in public defense also brings a grounded understanding of how sexual-abuse allegations are investigated, charged, and litigated—knowledge that helps this office anticipate defenses, build stronger records, and press cases forward with precision.