Mormon Abuse VD

Background Info

Few people knew about the persistent problem of child sexual abuse in the Mormon Church. For decades, elders in the Mormon Church silenced any allegations against them through quick cover-ups.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stretches across the world with over 16 million members and more than 30,000 congregations. Though the LDS Church claims they care for the poor and needy, they've repeatedly failed to care for innocent children victimized by sexual abuse within the Mormon Church's organizations. For nearly a century the Mormon Church quieted sexual abuse crimes within their walls. Reports from victims reveal that LDS Church elders, members, and volunteers repeatedly abused children under their care. Instead of seeking help for victims and holding predators accountable, LDS officials hid abuse cases through quiet dismissals or clergy transfers. Instead of trying to protect the children under their care, elders protected the reputation of the Church.

Peiffer | Williams Hart | Hensley Legal Group Criteria (Hensley Inactive)

Seeking adults who were sexually abused under any entity, event, activity or pilgrimage that was Mormon or Church of Latter-day Saints sponsored.

There is no statute of limitations on these claims. 

While we can sign assault claims in all 50 states, the best states for claims are: 

  • California
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  1. Stronger cases will be where the abuser held a position at the church or the abuse occurred at the church or a church event.
  2. Instant DQ: Claims where the abuser was a family member of the victim, even if the abuse happened during a church event, etc.

Peiffer Wolf Mormon Abuse Criteria (MSA)

  1. Seeking adults who were sexually abused 
    1. Sexual abuse amounts to touching of sexual areas under or over clothing, exposure/masturbation, or sexual/oral penetration.
  2. There is no statute of limitations on these claims if the abuse occurred when the PC was a minor.
  3. We can sign assault claims in all 50 states

Stronger Cases:

  • Have a notice component – someone else at the church knew or should have known (the event(s) and/or grooming were witnessed and/or reported, etc.)
  • Have corroborating witnesses who can verify via witness statements that the PC disclosed and/or reported the abuse. Bonus points for therapy or spiritual guidance.
  • The abuser held a position at the church, the abuse occurred at the church, or the abuse occurred at a church event

Instant DQ: Claims where the abuser was a family member (or significant other of a family member - ex. mother's boyfriend, etc.) of the victim, even if the abuse happened during a church event, etc.