Sexual abuse mediation is defined as a structured negotiation in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates negotiations between plaintiffs, defendants (who may be individuals, religious institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, etc.), personal representatives and legal counsel to reach an agreeable resolution to a dispute, which is called a settlement agreement. Unlike litigation, mediation at ADR Systems is conducted with careful attention to the privacy,  and comfort of all parties involved. By agreement, the parties can also maintain strict confidentiality which is often paramount in these emotional cases. The parties decide the terms of their resolution, and their settlement agreement is binding and enforceable.

Our panel of retired judges and seasoned attorneys have settled numerous sexual abuse disputes throughout the multiple decades that ADR Systems has been in business. These have included:

• A matter involving claims that a teacher groomed and forcibly battered a student, causing the student to develop post-traumatic stress syndrome, an eating disorder and anxiety

• A matter involving claims that religious institutions were negligent in their retention and supervision of a cleric with accusations of sexual misconduct against him and violated their fiduciary duty and voluntary undertaking to protect children

• A matter involving a high school security guard who allegedly groomed and abused three female cheerleaders, resulting in judgment for plaintiffs

Mediation is a practical solution for many sexual abuse disputes. It is particularly beneficial when parties seek a resolution that prioritizes confidentiality, expediency and cost-effectiveness.

If you are representing clients involved in a sexual abuse dispute and want to pursue mediation as an alternative to litigation, explore our Find A Neutral page to review the bios of mediators with experience mediating sexual abuse disputes.

Submit your sexual abuse case through our Neutral Availability Form or Contact Form.

Learn more about our mediation services.