Places of worship should be safe spaces where individuals seek comfort, community, and spiritual growth. Sadly, for many in Pennsylvania, churches, temples, and religious organizations became the setting for devastating acts of clergy sexual abuse. Survivors often carry the trauma for years, feeling silenced and betrayed.
Our Pennsylvania clergy sexual abuse lawyers are dedicated to helping survivors file civil lawsuits against not only the individual perpetrators but also the religious institutions that allowed abuse to happen. Civil claims allow survivors to seek justice, compensation, and accountability, even when criminal cases have not been pursued or were unsuccessful.
When You Can Sue for Clergy Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania:
You may have the right to pursue legal action if:
A priest, pastor, minister, or other religious leader committed abuse
The institution covered up the abuse or failed to act
The abuser was transferred instead of being reported
Church officials ignored allegations or discouraged reporting
Proper safeguards to protect children and vulnerable individuals were lacking
Pennsylvania law offers pathways for survivors to hold churches and religious organizations legally responsible for their failures.
Possible Compensation for Survivors:
Costs of therapy, counseling, and psychological support
Pain, suffering, and long-term emotional distress
Medical expenses related to the abuse
Loss of wages, education, or future opportunities
Punitive damages against institutions that enabled or hid abuse
Every survivor’s voice matters. We are committed to helping you seek accountability and reclaim your power.
Why Choose Our Pennsylvania Clergy Abuse Attorneys:
Decades of experience in clergy sexual abuse litigation
Trauma-informed, survivor-focused legal strategies
No legal fees unless we secure compensation for you
Free and completely confidential consultations statewide
You deserve justice. We are ready to fight on your behalf.
