In this episode, Susan and Benjamin discuss:
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Creating safe environments for child victims in legal proceedings
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Perpetrators often groom and isolate child victims
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Importance of comprehensive background checks on those working with children
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Empowering victims through the legal process, not just financial recovery
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Collaboration between civil attorneys and prosecutors on child abuse cases
Highlights:
[0:01:04] Transition to Child Sexual Abuse Law- Benjamin Andreozzi shares his journey from representing insurance companies to focusing on child sexual abuse cases, driven by a desire to make a significant impact.
[0:07:54] Challenges and Barriers in Child Sexual Abuse Cases- Benjamin Andreozzi explains how he gets involved in cases and the unique challenges of child sexual abuse cases compared to personal injury cases.
[0:13:35] Accountability and Empowerment for Victims- Susan Chestnut and Benjamin Andreozzi discuss the focus of victims on accountability and empowerment rather than financial compensation.
[0:17:22] Coordination with Prosecutors and Civil Cases- Benjamin Andreozzi explains the challenges of coordinating with prosecutors during criminal cases and the importance of waiting until the criminal case is resolved.
[0:32:09] Grooming and Identification of Perpetrators- Benjamin Andreozzi explains the concept of grooming and its importance in identifying and preventing child sexual abuse.
[0:59:36] Resource Guide and Victim Support- Susan Chestnut praises Benjamin Andreozzi’s child sexual abuse resource guide and its comprehensive approach to supporting victims and their families.
“You cannot put a price tag on validation, and you cannot put a price tag on reclaiming power.”
– Benjamin Andreozzi
About Benjamin Andreozzi:
Benjamin Andreozzi (Ben) is the Managing Partner at Andreozzi + Foote. Ben’s career is dedicated to representing survivors of child sexual abuse in civil cases. Ben has represented hundreds of abuse survivors nationwide in some of the nation’s most high-profile sexual abuse cases. For example, Ben represented many of Jerry Sandusky’s victims and represented hundreds of Catholic clergy abuse survivors, to name just a few.
Free Survivor’s Guide- https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/parents-survivors-guide/
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Website: https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/
