Boarding schools are trusted with the care, supervision, and education of children—often from a young age. Parents expect these institutions to provide safety and structure. However, many students in New York have suffered in silence after being sexually abused by teachers, coaches, administrators, or fellow students within boarding school environments.
At Survivors of Abuse NY, we provide trusted legal representation to survivors of boarding school sexual abuse throughout New York. Whether your abuse occurred recently or decades ago, our attorneys can help you pursue a civil lawsuit against the school, the abuser, and any institution that failed to act. You have rights—and we’re here to help you exercise them.
Understanding Boarding School Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse in boarding schools can take many forms, including:
Abuse by school staff or faculty members
Assault by older students, hazing, or peer abuse
Repeated grooming by authority figures
Institutional coverups or silencing tactics
Retaliation for reporting abuse
Because boarding schools are self-contained, students often live, study, and sleep under the supervision of the same adults who later become abusers. This creates a toxic imbalance of power that can be difficult for victims to escape.
Why Institutions May Be Liable
Boarding schools can be held legally responsible for:
Hiring or retaining staff with known histories of abuse
Failing to report or investigate abuse claims
Neglecting to supervise dorms, classrooms, or off-campus trips
Ignoring patterns of misconduct or failing to enforce safety protocols
If the school knew—or should have known—about the risk and failed to protect students, they can be held accountable through civil litigation.
Who Can File a Lawsuit in New York?
You may be able to file a lawsuit if:
You were sexually abused as a student at a New York boarding school
The abuse occurred within the statute of limitations or under the Child Victims Act
The school ignored reports or attempted to conceal abuse
You were harmed emotionally, psychologically, or physically
Even if the abuse happened years ago, changes in New York law may allow you to pursue justice now. Our attorneys will review your case and determine eligibility under the latest legal guidelines.
What Can a Civil Lawsuit Help You Recover?
Compensation for therapy and medical care
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Damages for lost educational or career opportunities
Punitive damages in cases of egregious negligence
Accountability and public acknowledgment
You deserve closure, and filing a NY boarding school sexual abuse lawsuit may help you reclaim control and expose dangerous institutional failures.
Why Choose Survivors of Abuse NY
Deep experience in boarding school sexual abuse litigation
Trauma-informed, confidential legal support
No legal fees unless compensation is recovered
We advocate for your rights while protecting your privacy
