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A lookback window is a temporary law that reopens the door for survivors whose claims had already expired. Here's how these windows work, why states create them, and why their hard deadlines matter.

Institutions, not just individuals, can be held civilly responsible when they enable or conceal abuse. This explains institutional liability and how diocesan bankruptcies and compensation funds affect survivors' claims.

Schools have a duty to protect students, and federal law adds obligations for institutions that receive federal funding. This explains duty of care, Title IX, and how civil claims against schools work.

Survivors have brought thousands of claims alleging that rideshare companies failed to screen drivers and protect riders. This explains the legal theories and the large, ongoing litigation against the platforms.

A civil claim can seek money for the real costs of abuse — from therapy and lost income to pain and suffering. This explains the categories of damages and what shapes the amount.

Many survivors believe a police report is a prerequisite to a civil case. It generally is not. Here's why a civil claim stands on its own, and how reporting choices fit in.