Child abuse studies have reported some frightening statistics. 1 in 3 females and 1 in 6 males in Canada report experiencing some form of sexual abuse before age 17!

Many children who have been abused do not tell their parents or family members until many years after the abuse occurred (if ever). Many children are traumatized to the point that they are not able to remember the abuse until much later in life. In some cases, even if the child informs his or her parents about the abuse, the child's parents are unwilling or unable to take any steps to report the abuse. Since most pedophiles are repeat offenders, failing to notify the authorities about sexual abuse allows sexual predators to continue to subject other children to sexual abuse.

Childhood abuse almost always results in long term psychological, emotional and physical damage and can cause long terms problems including difficulty in relationships, substance abuse and loss of education and income earning potential.

Arnold Pizzo McKiggan has received significant recognition acting for victims of sexual abuse. We are sensitive to the unique needs and problems associated with childhood abuse. Arnold Pizzo McKiggan will help put you in touch with survivors of childhood abuse, victims groups and medical experts who devote their practice to dealing with victims of sexual abuse.

If you or your family has been affected due to an incident involving sexual abuse, you may call Arnold Pizzo McKiggan at 1-877-423-2050 or contact us online for a free consultation, or take a look at John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog.

Arnold Pizzo McKiggan is currently involved in several lawsuits seeking compensation for victims of childhood sexual abuse including claims against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish and Cape Breton, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Halifax and Yarmouth and the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Current lawsuits include claims by victims of the priests listed here.