Yes. Survivors of sexual assault, including rape and childhood sexual abuse, have every right to file against the abuser and any third-parties whose negligence may have contributed to the crime. This is true whether or not the abuser was criminally prosecuted. Survivors can win even if the offender was acquitted of criminal charges, although a legal theory called collateral estoppel may make it easier to win a civil suit after someone has been convicted for the same crimes. Filing is a major decision, one that you should only make after considering your options fully. We know that you have the