David Lane Braff Jr, a school counselor, is facing allegations of sexually abusing eight children at McKevett Elementary School in Santa Paula CA. Students are between the ages of six and ten years of age, all elementary students. Braff has worked there from 2015-2019.
Charges:
- 17 felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14 years of age
Braff has been working as an assistant principal and school counselor at Ingenium Charter Middle School in Winnetka.
It is believed there are more victims. We want survivors to know they are not alone and have options.
How Can A Civil Lawsuit Help Victims Seek Justice For The Trauma They May Have Experienced By David Lane Braff Jr?
A civil lawsuit can serve as a crucial avenue for victims seeking justice and redress from the trauma of sexual abuse, especially when organizations are implicated in the wrongdoing. By initiating legal action, survivors can hold both individual perpetrators and the institutions that may have enabled or failed to prevent the abuse accountable. Civil suits allow victims to seek compensation for the physical, emotional, and psychological harm they have endured. Thus helping to alleviate the financial burdens associated with medical and therapeutic expenses.
Additionally, these lawsuits contribute to raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual abuse. Legal proceedings also offer survivors a platform to share their experiences, thereby challenging the culture of silence surrounding sexual abuse and empowering others to come forward.
Can I File A Lawsuit Against The School?
Yes. If you were a David Lane Braff Jr victim, you might have rights.
Andreozzi + Foote is a leading national sexual abuse law firm with trauma-informed sexual abuse attorneys. Contact us today to discuss your legal rights.