What is happening at Glenwood Country Day School?

Glenwood Country Day School in Howard County, Maryland, shut down by the State of Maryland. 31-year-old Dameon Patterson, an employee, was arrested for second-degree rape and sexual assault of a minor. The small, private school is shut down due to its failure to notify state authorities that Patterson is being criminally investigated. Allegations suggest Patterson sexually abused this child over two years, the entire length of Patterson’s employment with the school. Patterson frequently took children on field trips.

You are not alone if a Glenwood Country Day School employee has impacted you or your child.

Andreozzi + Foote lawyers offer experience and a trauma-informed approach when seeking justice for our clients.

How Can A Civil Lawsuit Help Victims Seek Justice For The Trauma They May Have Experienced at Glenwood Country Day School?

There are many misunderstandings about why a survivor of sexual abuse would choose to file a civil lawsuit. Child sexual abuse takes away so much from the survivors and families impacted. Our society still struggles to find ways to repair the harm done by individual perpetrators and institutions that have covered up child sexual abuse.

Filing a civil case can be an essential step for survivors and their families in their journey to slowly rebuild their lives and create pathways to healing. Motivation for filing a civil suit is often questioned and unfairly stereotyped as “all about money.” Filing a civil lawsuit can cast survivors as “money hungry” and is weaponized to shame and blame them even more. This couldn’t be further from the truth for survivors of child sexual abuse. The civil justice system offers victims more than just monetary benefits. It gives survivors access to justice, validation, exposure, confrontation, and resolution. The resolution allows survivors of sexual abuse to understand and process what happened and create a new path forward without confusion, questions, and fear.

Can I File A Lawsuit Against the School?

Yes. You might have rights if you were a victim of a Glenwood Country Day School school employee.

Andreozzi + Foote is a leading sexual abuse law firm in Maryland. Please contact us today to discuss your possible legal rights.

We know it can be hard to talk about these experiences. Our compassionate sexual abuse lawyers are here to listen and provide knowledgeable legal guidance. We provide free, confidential case evaluations where you can learn more about your rights and options under your state’s laws.

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