How to Hold Institutions Liable for Sexual Assault and Abuse
Date: Sep 16, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Individual Rights
Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Michael J. Pender, Esq.
- Pender & Strickland LLC, Atlantic City
Presenters
- Jody A. Carbone, Esq.
- Middlesex County Prosecutors Office, New Brunswick
- Elizabeth L. Jeglic, PhD
- Office of Elizabeth L. Jeglic, PhD
- Alexandria MacMaster, Esq.
- Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan
- J. Silvio Mascolo, Esq.
- Rebenack Aronow Mascolo LLP, New Brunswick
Uncovering Accountability. Empowering Survivors. Creating Internal Safeguards.
Institutions such as schools, universities, religious organizations, hospitals, and youth programs often play a central role in sexual assault and abuse cases. When these entities ignore warning signs, fail to protect vulnerable individuals, or actively cover up misconduct, they can and should be held accountable.
This program provides attorneys with the tools and strategies needed to pursue justice for survivors by focusing on institutional liability of sexual assault.
Join us for a serious and thoughtful program that delves into the crucial topics of:
- Legal Theories of Liability: Negligence, negligent hiring/supervision, breach of fiduciary duty, and vicarious liability.
- Statutory and Civil Rights Claims: Title IX, Section 1983, and other avenues for redress.
- Case Strategies: Building strong claims, evidentiary challenges, and overcoming common institutional defenses.
- Litigation Tactics: From pre-suit investigation through trial – how to handle discovery, experts, and damages.
- Effective Methods of Prevention: What attorneys for institutions can do to effectively prevent abuse and assault.
- The Effect of Trauma on Victims: How to work with trauma-affected clients in a way that is compassionate and professionally sound.
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