Fighting Sexual Abuse of Children in Texas
Most victims of sexual crimes and abuse, especially children, are not forthcoming about the details of their assault or the acts committed against them. Since sexual abuse can be difficult to detect, it is important to be aware of the signs of child sex abuse. If you suspect that your child or someone you love has suffered sex abuse, our attorneys at Nielsen & Mukerji, LLP, will work with you to identify responsible persons or entities, pursue criminal action, and protect your rights.
We protect the victims and help families who have suffered because of child sex abuse. For more information, please call 713-581-8177 or contact us for a free consultation about your rights.
Warning signs of child sex abuse may include:
- Changes in eating habits: A change in eating habits may indicate child sex abuse. If your child has stopped eating, has a change in appetite, or is overeating, you may want to seek appropriate medical attention and rule out the possibility of sex abuse.
- Withdrawal and depression: Many children of sex abuse suffer severe withdrawal, anxiety and depression. If your child has become more isolated or refuses to talk about depression, you may want to seek out professional help.
- Unexplained anger: Victims of sex abuse are often prone to violent outbursts and anger. If your child has suffered a change in behavior or sudden mood swings, there may be a possibility of abuse.
- Adult-like sexual language and behavior: Children of sex abuse often do not know the lines between appropriate and inappropriate sexual conduct. Victims will often engage in adult-like sexual behavior after abuse.
- Doesn't want to go back to the day care: If your child does not want to return to day care, school or church, do not ignore these indications of abuse. It is important to start asking questions now to prevent future abuse.
- Sudden fear of certain places: Victims of child sex abuse may have an unexplained fear of new places or the site of the abuse. If your child acts strangely when entering a familiar or new environment, you may want to seek professional assistance.
- Physiological conditions: Children of sex abuse also have physiological reactions, including nightmares, bed wetting, insomnia or sleep deprivation, and other signs of PTSD.
What to Do If You Suspect Abuse
If you suspect that your child has been sexually abused, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You can take your child to the emergency room or a primary care pediatrician to initiate an immediate medical investigation. You can also call child abuse help lines and report any suspicious conduct to the police. Our attorneys are available to help you protect your rights through the process and pursue any civil claims out of your sex abuse case.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
We make ourselves available at all hours of the day for our clients, including evenings and weekends. That includes time for a free initial consultation directly with a lawyer to discuss the specific and very tragic issues that bring you to our office.
We are located close to downtown Houston. Please know that we handle all cases on a contingency basis, requiring no money up front from you. Contact us directly by calling 713-581-8177 or by e-mail if it is more convenient for you.
