Civil litigation offers survivors a structured, trauma-informed path to accountability and healing. From the confidential initial consultation through investigation, filing, discovery, and potential settlement or trial, the process centers survivor agency and control at every stage. Unlike criminal proceedings, civil cases can reach beyond individual perpetrators to hold institutions accountable for enabling abuse, and settlements often include policy changes that protect others. Survivors can protect their privacy through pseudonyms, receive compensation for economic and emotional damages, and achieve a public record of accountability. Jasmyne Crimiel, Associate Attorney, guides survivors through each phase with compassion and commitment to their well-being, ensuring they stay in the driver's seat of their own case.
