Zack Scrivner Accused of Child Sexual Abuse, Cruelty
Former Kern District 2 Supervisor, Zack Scrivner,
Zack Scrivner, a former Kern County District 2 Supervisor, recently had a pre-trial hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial for child sexual abuse, cruelty. Scrivner is currently facing five felony charges, including but not limited to child abuse and weapons possession. According to his attorney, H.A. Sala, the possibility of a plea deal has not been ruled out.
If you were victimized by child sexual abuse in California or you know someone who was, you may be able to file a civil claim against your abuser and any institution whose negligence led to your harm. Call Beck Law P.C. to speak with a California child sexual abuse attorney so you can learn more about your legal options and for assistance with your claim.
The Allegations Against Zack Scrivner
Although it took a year for allegations of Scrivner engaging in child sexual abuse to come out, it took 10 months for charges to be officially filed against the former District 2 Supervisor. Three felony counts of child sexual abuse and two felony counts of possessing assault weapons were filed by the California Department of Justice.
According to reports, one of Zack Scrivner’s four children stabbed him in the upper torso to protect another child from being sexually assaulted. When detectives were called, they seized close to 30 firearms in addition to psychedelic mushrooms from Scrivner’s Tehachapi home. In the CA DOJ’s complaint against Zack Scrivner, he allegedly inappropriately touched one of his children while in bed with them.
Child Abuse in the Family: The Facts
The National Children’s Alliance indicates that most child sexual abuse cases happen as a result of the misconduct of a parent. A 2022 report found that 434,000 perpetrators harmed children either by abuse or neglect, and in 76% of those cases, the children were victimized by a parent or legal guardian.
All socioeconomic groups are vulnerable to child sexual abuse. All genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, and communities can have instances of child sexual abuse. Girls and younger children are the most vulnerable to being abused.
Child sexual abuse is traumatic and causes a great deal of loss and despair for victims. Victims who are abused as children lose their sense of safety, and they have a hard time trusting, which adversely affects their ability to have meaningful relationships. When the emotional harm of abuse is left untreated, other poor life outcomes typically follow. Most often, victims of child sexual abuse who were not actively seeking treatment develop mental health problems, experience behavioral changes, engage in high-risk behaviors, abuse alcohol and/or illicit drugs, and have chronic and debilitating physical health issues that can impair them throughout their entire life.
Speak to a California Child Sexual Abuse Attorney Today
You may be able to file a California child sexual abuse claim if you have been sexually abused as a child. Call our California child sexual abuse lawyer at Beck Law P.C. at (707) 576-7175 today to schedule an initial consultation. Our attorney can meet with you, discuss your case, and advise you on your legal options.
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