New Mexico Priest Abuse Project
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse across New Mexico and Albuquerque deserve justice and support. The New Mexico Priest Abuse Project offers hope for those who suffered in silence. Our lawyers at Huffman & Monagle, LLC, are part of a team that provides a confidential path forward and the legal help needed to reclaim your story.
Breaking Decades Of Silence
The Catholic Church faces a crisis across the country. Clergy members abused children and adults for years. New Mexico’s Diocese of Las Cruces shares this troubling history. Survivors throughout our state now speak up with courage. They demand honesty from church leaders who failed to protect innocent people.
Clergy member abuse cases leave families hurting for generations across New Mexico. The brave survivors of these wrongdoings refuse to accept cover-ups or empty promises anymore.
Our Support Network
Our firm, Huffman & Monagle, LLC, partnered with Davis Kelin Law Firm, LLC, to represent survivors of sexual abuse through the New Mexico Priest Abuse Project. We offer:
- Confidential meetings through our private hotline and secure email
- Compassionate legal help from caring sexual abuse lawyers
- Resources that connect survivors to counseling and support groups
- A safe place to learn about legal options without pressure
Our sexual abuse lawyer team knows the hard challenges survivors face. We put privacy, respect and your power first during every step of the legal process.
What Is Clergy Malpractice?
Clergy malpractice happens when religious leaders break their duty to help people. Instead, they cause harm through wrong conduct. This legal idea lets survivors seek money damages. An abuse attorney can show that clergy crossed professional lines and hurt people who trusted them.
When Can You Report A Priest?
Survivors should report right away if they feel safe doing so. You can file reports with the police, church leaders or both. Criminal charges against priest cases have different time limits than civil lawsuits. Abuse attorneys can help you understand these differences while protecting your rights.
What Is A Priest Not Allowed To Do?
Catholic priests must keep proper boundaries with church members. They cannot have sexual contact, touch people wrongly, or use their religious power to control or hurt others. Trauma from abuse often comes from these serious breaks of sacred trust and proper conduct.
Take Action Today
You deserve justice, healing and support from people who believe your story. If clergy abuse affected your life, call our private hotline at 505-600-6624 or send us an email. Our abuse attorneys give free meetings to help you understand your choices and start your path toward justice and peace.