Were You Abused by a Leader in the Church of Latter Day Saints? You Are Not Alone.
Were You Abused by a Leader in the Church of Latter Day Saints? You Are Not Alone.
There are a number of ongoing and recently settled lawsuits involving allegations of child sexual abuse by leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). These cases span multiple states, with a substantial concentration in California, and highlight serious concerns about institutional responses to abuse allegations.
If you are a survivor of abuse, you deserve justice. We can help you find expert legal representation in seeking compensation for your emotional suffering.
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If you suffered abuse, don’t stay silent. You deserve justice.
In late 2024, a wave of 91 civil lawsuits was filed in California against the LDS Church, alleging child sexual abuse by nearly 100 church leaders and members. The accused include bishops, elders, missionaries, high priests, teachers, counselors, youth leaders, and a stake president. The lawsuits claim that church officials failed to report abuse to law enforcement and, in some cases, actively concealed it.z
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New legal criteria has expanded survivor rights.
If you were born in 1986 or after, and the abuse occurred in California or Oregon when you were a minor, you may be eligible to join a current or future case.
Why come forward now?
If you believe you were abused by someone associated with the LDS Church, you deserve to be heard. Filing a claim can be a powerful act of reclaiming your voice — and helping to protect others from the same harm.
We understand that stepping forward can be incredibly difficult. You may have been told to keep quiet, or felt ashamed, afraid, or powerless. But your experience matters. What happened to you was not your fault. You have the right to be heard, to hold institutions accountable, and to help ensure this never happens to another child again.
What You’ll Need To Provide
- Approximate date or age when the abuse began and ended
- The name or title of the abuser, and their role in the church
- Location of the abuse (city, church, ward/stake, residence, etc.)
- Any existing records or correspondence, such as:
- Emails, texts, or letters
- Notes about conversations with church officials
- Counseling or therapy records
Everything you share with a legal team is confidential.
Your safety and privacy are of the utmost importance
You can file anonymously (as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe”) to protect your identity.
Your participation is voluntary and there is no obligation to move forward after a consultation.
Filing a lawsuit helps ensure accountability — not only for the abuser, but for church officials who may have covered up or ignored abuse.
