We have seen how deeply psychologist sexual assault affects survivors over the years we have worked in this field. The violation goes beyond hurting someone physically; it also ruins the place where healing should happen. Victims often feel very betrayed, confused and guilty which makes it much harder for them to get better.
Professional boundaries and ethical behavior are the only things that matter in a therapeutic relationship. Licensed psychologists get a lot of training on how to keep professional relationships with clients and how to spot the negative effects of crossing boundaries. When these professionals abuse their position of trust, they hurt people who are already in a bad place and need help in ways that can’t be measured.
These cases often involve complex ways of manipulating people’s minds that make them doubt what they think and remember. People who do this may use their professional knowledge to gaslight victims or make them think bad behavior is part of normal treatment. This kind of psychological manipulation can make it hard for survivors to report and get justice.
We handle these sensitive cases with a lot of care because we know how traumatic they can be. Breaking the therapeutic relationship makes it even harder to heal and this is true for more than just assault cases. A lot of survivors have serious trust issues that stop them from getting the mental health care they need in the future.
There are many licensed psychologists in Toronto who work in private practices, hospitals and community mental health centers. Regulatory bodies have set strict ethical rules that these professionals must follow. When psychologists break these rules by acting sexually, they can be disciplined at work and in court.
There are rules that psychologists have to follow when they hear about sexual misconduct. These rules include reporting requirements and investigation procedures. But these professional consequences don’t cover all the harm that victims have suffered. Civil lawsuits give survivors a way to get money and make the people who hurt them pay for what they did.We work with survivors to document all the damages that come from a psychologist’s sexual assault. In these cases, therapy costs are high, people lose money because of psychological trauma and they have to keep paying for medical care. Plus, survivors may need specialized care to deal with the complex trauma that comes from professional boundary violations.
When gathering evidence in a case of sexual assault by a psychologist, it’s very important to pay attention to laws about privacy and therapy records. We follow these complicated legal rules while keeping our clients’ information private and building strong cases against reckless professionals. This often involves working with expert witnesses who can explain why boundary violations are so important.
The effects of psychologist sexual assault go beyond the survivor themselves to their family and friends who see how badly it affects them. We consider these broader effects when we’re seeking compensation and make sure everyone involved gets the help they need during the legal process.
We have experience with all types of personal injury cases including Slip and Fall Lawyer cases. This gives us a unique perspective on institutional liability and professional negligence. This information helps us find all possible defendants and plan the case.
Psychologists usually have professional liability insurance but these policies may not cover intentional crimes. We thoroughly review insurance coverage and look for all possible ways for our clients to get the full amount of their damages.
It’s the responsibility of the mental health community in Toronto to keep therapeutic settings safe and report any suspected wrongdoing. If institutions don’t monitor licensed professionals or don’t act on warning signs of bad behavior, they may be liable for any harm that occurs.
If a psychologist sexually assaulted you, call Longo Lawyers for a private consultation. We fight hard for justice against criminals and careless institutions that let them behave inappropriately while also providing compassionate legal representation.