Most victims never get their day in court. Most lawsuits end in settlement.
If you're fortunate to find an attorney willing to fight for you, beware of the settlement; more than likely, it will include a gag clause.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gag_order
http://www.ipacweb.org/acn/dec96/legal.html
Justice is not the rule, it is the exception.
Government and its agents (particularly police and district attorneys) have no legal duty to disclose that they have no legal duty to protect; they cannot be held legally liable for failing to disclose that they have no legal duty to protect.
In fact, if you should find yourself involved in suing an abuser, whether it's an employer or government agent, be aware that the government can be used to restrict your speech in re-telling the world what happened to you at the hands of these individuals and how much they paid in settlement.
It boils down to re-victimization.
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