Sutter County District Daycare Employee Accused of Sexually Abusing Multiple Children
The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recently reported that a Live Oak daycare employee identified as Steven Kruse, has been arrested for sexually abusing multiple children that were in his care. Law enforcement received information of suspected child sexual abuse at Kruse Oralia Family Child Care Home. The daycare is a state-licensed facility. It has been alleged that Kruse, 63, was involved in many acts of child sexual abuse with several children. As a result, he was arrested on multiple felony charges including lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, dissuading a witness from reporting a crime, and oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child under 10 years of age.
Parents who use daycare services expect that their children will be well taken care of and free of harm. Such egregious behavior taking place in child care centers highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse in the United States. Despite so many cases going unreported for a myriad of reasons, those cases that are brought to light show that the issue is alarmingly common in the country and millions of children across all demographics are affected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that one in four girls and one in 13 boys with experience sexual abuse at some point during their childhood.
If you or someone you know was the victim of child sexual abuse in California, it can be helpful to have your case reviewed by an experienced and compassionate legal professional. You may be able to file a civil claim that may recover significant financial compensation for the harm that you endured. For more information, please call our California child sexual assault attorney at Beck Law P.C.
Kruse Oralia Family Child Care Tried to Remain Open
After the arrest of Steven Kruse, the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services was notified about the case, the CCLD opened an administrative investigation as a result. Additionally, the Sutter County District Attorney was also informed of the case.
When the family child care center was asked about the claims of child sexual abuse, they denied the accusations and remained open, still in opeartion. However, the City of Live Oak issued a revocation of the daycare’s business license immediately after hearing that they continued to operate.
There May Be Many Victims of Steven Kruse
Given Steven Kruse’s close, and intimate proximity to children, there could be many more victims that have not been identified. As a result, authorities with the Sutter County Sheriff’s office are asking anyone with information or anyone who was victimized to come forward and call.
Speak to a California Child Sexual Abuse Attorney Today
Individuals charged and convicted of child sexual abuse can be held both guilty of criminal wrongdoing and civilly liable as well. If you were the victim of child sexual abuse in California, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your losses by filing a civil lawsuit.
Please call the California child sexual abuse lawyer at Beck Law P.C. at (707) 576-7175 today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case and to learn more about your legal options.
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