Notify the Police

• Seth strongly believes that victims should make their initial reports directly to the police
• While organizations (such as churches, Scouts) are legally required to report abuse, too often they are more interested in covering it up
• Promptly reporting abuse to the police enables them to start obtaining critical corroborating evidence
• Typically, there is no statute of limitation with regard to criminal charges of sexual abuse in North Carolina
• While the appropriate district attorney’s office will pursue your case, Seth will help you deal with the police and work with them while criminal proceedings are ongoing (Seth does not represent victims in any criminal cases)
• Please note: Your claim in a civil action can go forward during the criminal investigation

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