Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Recent investigations and high-profile court cases have revealed that sexual abuse in athletics is often systemic, enabled by cultures of silence, power imbalances, and institutional failures to protect athletes. The problem is so pervasive that non-profits have been deployed specifically to protect would-be victims (and those who have, tragically, already been victimized).
As a law firm that has long carried the torch of justice for sexual abuse survivors, Lamothe Law Firm has seen how sexual opportunists lurk at all levels of the sporting hierarchy, including at the youth level.
Risk Factors at Louisiana Sporting Institutions
Sporting institutions have a responsibility to protect athletes from sexual abuse. We will investigate any institution that may have failed you and your family. This includes:
Public and private high schools with competitive athletic programs throughout Louisiana
Youth sports leagues, including soccer, baseball, football, basketball, and swimming organizations
Club and travel teams that may have even less oversight than school-sponsored programs
Summer sports camps and training facilities that provide intensive coaching in various sports
Gymnastics, dance, and martial arts studios where one-on-one coaching relationships are common
University athletic departments in Louisiana
When these or other institutions fail to properly screen coaches, provide adequate supervision, respond appropriately to reports of abuse, or maintain safe environments for athletes, they can be held legally accountable for their negligence. Our experienced legal team thoroughly investigates institutional failures that enable abuse to occur.
Discretion is of the utmost importance in our handling of your case, as we know that victims are often rightfully concerned about their case becoming headline news. Our clients’ privacy is paramount.
Do not wait to contact Lamothe Law Firm today for your free consultation. You can also contact us online, and we will reach out to you.
