Allison Mahoney

People who have experienced sexual abuse often face profound emotional, social, and systemic barriers when seeking safety and support. Drawing on her work litigating on behalf of survivors, Allison Mahoney explains what survivors experience when they report abuse, why so many are afraid to come forward, and how systems often fail to protect them. She offers concrete, practical guidance on how to recognize signs of abuse, respond safely, and help victims navigate next steps without causing additional harm.

Allison also shares insights from her litigation work—what accountability can look like in real cases and how institutions respond when confronted.