Recent revelations of Louisiana clergy abuse highlight religious institutions’ need for transparency, accountability, and reform. Such disclosures often increase clergy abuse awareness, legal action, and discussions about preventing future abuse.

Previously, Louisiana had a statute of limitations requiring victims of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits by age 28. However, the Louisiana Child Victims Act eliminated the statute of limitations for child sex abuse [...]

Although few abusers are charged criminally, clergy abuse victims may have legal options to pursue justice and compensation through civil lawsuits against the abuser and the institution that employed them. Clergy abuse lawsuits aim to [...]

Clergy abuse survivors might hesitate to come forward due to feelings of shame, fear of retribution, uncertainty about the legal process, or concerns about damaging the reputation of their religious community.

Clergy abuse refers to sexual, emotional, or physical abuse committed by religious leaders, such as priests, ministers, pastors, or other clergy members, against individuals, often within the context of a religious institution.