Schools and Educational Settings

At Gillispie Law Firm, we stand with survivors of sexual abuse in schools. No child should be harmed in a place meant for learning and growth. But when abuse happens within the walls of a school — whether by a teacher, coach, staff member, administrator, or even another student — the betrayal cuts deep. And its effects often follow survivors into adulthood.

We provide trauma-informed legal support for those who were sexually abused in Arkansas schools. Whether the abuse happened years ago or more recently, we help survivors and their families pursue justice and hold schools accountable for failing to protect students.

When School Becomes Unsafe

It’s one of the worst things a parent can imagine — sending a child to school, trusting they’ll be cared for, only to later learn someone within that school broke that trust in the worst possible way.

Child sexual abuse in schools can take many forms: unwanted touching, coercion, sexual assault, grooming, harassment, or exposure to inappropriate behavior. Abusers are often people in positions of power — teachers, principals, coaches, counselors — but sometimes it’s another student. In either case, the trauma is real, and it is long-lasting.

Many schools either miss the warning signs, ignore complaints, or cover up reports to protect their reputation. When they do, they become part of the harm.

Why School Abuse Often Goes Unreported

There’s a reason so many survivors stay silent for years: shame, fear, and confusion. Sometimes the abuser was someone they were told to trust. Sometimes the school dismissed or disbelieved them. In other cases, survivors were punished for speaking up.

Other times, they simply didn’t have the words for what happened.

At Gillispie Law Firm, we understand how hard it can be to tell your story — and how important it is to finally be heard. Survivors of school abuse deserve more than support. They deserve answers, accountability, and justice.

You Have Legal Rights — Even Years Later

If you or your child experienced sexual abuse in an Arkansas school, you have legal rights — even if the abuse happened years ago.

As your school sexual abuse lawyer, we help you:

• Determine whether your case is still eligible under Arkansas law.
• Identify who can be held responsible — including the school district, individual employees, or administrators who failed to act.
• Seek compensation for emotional trauma, therapy, and long-term effects of the abuse.
• Push for meaningful changes in school policies to help protect other students.

The legal system can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already carrying so much. But you don’t have to do this alone.

How We Help Survivors of School Abuse

Every survivor’s experience is different. That’s why we take a personalized approach with every case we handle. At Gillispie Law Firm, we provide:

• Thorough Investigations: We dig into school records, reports, complaints, and other evidence to expose what really happened — and who allowed it.
• Trauma-Informed Representation: We treat you with dignity, patience, and care throughout the entire process.
• Help Beyond the Courtroom: From connecting you with counseling resources to protecting your privacy, our job goes beyond just legal filings.
• Accountability for Institutions: We take on the schools and districts that ignored warning signs, silenced survivors, or failed to remove dangerous staff.

Some survivors seek justice quietly through confidential settlements. Others want to take their case all the way to court. Either way, we’re ready to fight.

What the Legal Process Looks Like

We guide you through every step — at your pace, with your comfort in mind:

• Confidential Consultation: We start with a private conversation to understand what happened and explain your legal options.
• Case Investigation: We gather the facts: school documents, witness testimony, complaint records, and more.
• Filing a Legal Claim: We build a strong case against the institution or individuals who failed to protect you.
• Negotiation or Trial: Some cases settle. Others go to court. We prepare for both — always aiming for the outcome that delivers the most justice.
• Resolution: Our goal is lasting accountability: real compensation for you, and real consequences for those who caused or allowed your harm.

Every survivor deserves to be taken seriously. Every institution that enabled abuse deserves to be held to account.

Why Survivors Trust Gillispie Law Firm

When you’re dealing with something this personal, who you trust matters. Survivors and their families choose Gillispie Law Firm because we’re more than just attorneys — we’re your advocates, allies, and legal guides through one of the hardest chapters of your life.

We don’t use scare tactics or legal jargon. We listen. We explain. We take action — when and how you’re ready.

And most importantly, we believe you.

You Are Not Alone — And You Are Not Powerless

If you or your child were harmed by sexual abuse in an Arkansas school, we’re here to help. You can take back your voice. You can hold the school accountable. And you can begin the process of healing on your own terms — with a legal team that truly understands what you’ve been through.

Call us now for a completely confidential consultation. There’s no pressure and no cost to talk.

Let’s start the conversation — and take the next step toward justice, together.