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Assault Survivor? Confidential Legal Guidance Starts Here
Confidential consultations. We only represent survivors. No pressure to proceed.
Hanson Kohan Lawyers helps survivors understand their legal options after assault, abuse, or harm involving institutions, organizations, authority figures, or environments where appropriate protection or response may have been lacking.
Why Survivors Choose Hanson Kohan Lawyers
- We only represent survivors
- Experience with institutional harm matters
- Personalized legal guidance
- Confidential and respectful consultations
- Direct communication with your legal team
- Trauma-informed approach
This page is intended as a safe first step for survivors seeking:
- clarity about their situation,
- a better understanding of available options,
- and confidential guidance before deciding what to do next.
Confidential consultations. Survivor-focused guidance. No pressure to proceed.
- Over 40 years of legal experience
- We only represent survivors
- Direct communication with our legal team
- Personalized, trauma-informed support
When Institutional Harm Is Part of the Experience
Some situations involve more than the actions of a single individual.
Organizations, employers, institutions, or authority figures may have:
- ignored warning signs,
- failed to provide reasonable protection,
- allowed unsafe environments to exist,
- or responded inadequately after harm occurred.
These situations may involve:
- schools and educational institutions,
- workplaces,
- healthcare providers,
- religious organizations,
- correctional facilities,
- coaches or authority figures,
- security-related incidents,
- or historical abuse.
Many survivors reach out simply looking to better understand their options and what support may be available.
Who We Help
Our firm supports survivors seeking legal guidance after assault, institutional harm, authority abuse, or unsafe organizational environments.
This may include:
Abuse Involving Authority Figures
Situations involving positions of trust, authority, supervision, influence, or power imbalance.
Institutional or Organizational Failures
Situations where organizations, schools, workplaces, or other environments may have failed to respond appropriately or provide reasonable protection.
Historical Abuse
Experiences that occurred years earlier where survivors are only now seeking guidance, clarity, or support.
Unsafe or Negligent Environments
Situations involving ignored complaints, inadequate safeguards, negligent supervision, or environments where appropriate protections may not have been in place.
What to Expect During a Confidential Consultation
Many survivors are not initially looking to pursue legal action.
Often, the first step is simply speaking confidentially with someone who understands the complexities of institutional harm and authority abuse.
A consultation may help clarify:
- what options may be available,
- what next steps may look like,
- and whether additional support or legal guidance may be helpful.
There is no obligation to move forward.
Understanding Accountability
For many survivors, exploring legal options is not only about financial recovery.
It may also involve:
understanding what happened,
seeking acknowledgment,
exploring accountability,
and gaining greater clarity about what comes next.
Every situation is different, and our role is to provide respectful, trauma-informed guidance that helps survivors understand their options and make informed decisions at their own pace.
Trauma-Informed Legal Guidance
We understand that discussing assault, abuse, or institutional harm can feel deeply difficult.
Our approach prioritizes:
- confidentiality,
- respectful communication,
- emotional safety,
- and survivor autonomy throughout the process.
You are not expected to have everything prepared before reaching out.
We will listen without judgment and help you better understand your options and possible next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I speak with someone confidentially before deciding anything?
Yes. Conversations are confidential, and there is no obligation to move forward.
What kinds of situations do you help with?
We support survivors seeking legal guidance after assault, abuse, institutional harm, authority-figure misconduct, or unsafe organizational environments.
What if the harm happened years ago?
Some survivors seek guidance long after the experience occurred. Speaking with our team may help provide clarity about possible next steps.
What if I’m unsure whether my situation qualifies?
Many people initially reach out simply looking for clarity and guidance before deciding whether they want to explore things further.
Related Resources
You may also find these resources helpful:
- Institutional Sexual Assault
- Healthcare Provider Sexual Assault
- Historical Abuse Claims
- Criminal vs Civil Sexual Assault
Speak Confidentially With Our Team
If you are seeking guidance after assault, institutional harm, authority abuse, or organizational failure, our team is here to help you understand your options in a confidential and supportive environment.
Confidential guidance. We only represent survivors. No pressure to proceed.
