Introduction

Every morning, parents do something that should feel safe.

We buckle our children into the car. We walk them through school gates. We leave them with teachers, caretakers, counselors, coaches, and professionals because we believe the systems around them are there to protect them.

We trust.

We trust the school when we drop off our child. We trust the person watching them. We trust the police to investigate. We trust the courts to seek truth. We trust judges to protect the innocent. We trust the District Attorney to hold criminals accountable.

But what happens when that trust is broken?

Not for one child.
Not for one family.
Not for one hundred cases.

The facts documented on these pages point to something far larger: over 1,000+ cases where trust was shattered, justice was delayed, and accountability never came.

When agencies fail, children are left unprotected. When courts look away, families are left unheard. When criminal conduct is not prosecuted, the message is devastating: those responsible may face no real consequences.

On February 9, 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs provided its completed report to the District Attorney.

And still, justice is waiting.

Waiting for action.
Waiting for accountability.
Waiting to protect our children.