Jacqueline Ma, CA Teacher on Trial for 21 Felony Counts

Jacqueline Ma, a sixth-grade teacher at Lincoln Acres Elementary School in National City, CA, heads to trial on 21 counts of sexual abuse of two students ages 11 and 12.

Charges:

• 21 felony charges, including lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14.
• child and possession of child sexual abuse material

Ma, a “Teacher of the Year” in 2023, now awaits her fate in court.

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 Jacqueline Ma?

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 victim of Jacqueline Ma, 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.