St John’s Catholic School for the Deaf Abuse Claims

St John’s Catholic School for the Deaf, located in Boston Spa, Wetherby, has a long history dating back to its founding in 1870. It serves as both a day school and a boarding school for children with hearing loss and deafness. While the school has provided education and care for many over the years, it has also been the centre of serious allegations of abuse, particularly during the 1970s.

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St John’s Catholic School for the Deaf Abuse Claims

There have been multiple reports of sexual abuse of pupils at St John’s regarding Father Neil Gallanagh, a resident chaplain at the school during the 1970s. In 2005, Father Gallanagh pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences against two former students, resulting in a six-month suspended prison sentence and a £1,500 fine. Since then, there have been several former students secure out of court settlements following reports of the abuse they suffered.

If you or a loved one has been subject to abuse while at St John’s, call our specialist compensation solicitors today on 01642 247656 or use our contact form and we will call you back.

How Can Watson Woodhouse Help?

• Confidential Consultation: We offer a private and confidential consultation to discuss your case and understand the details of the abuse suffered. We listen with compassion and without judgment, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
• Experienced: We specialise in this area of law with vast amounts of experience in successful claims for victims of abuse.
• Expert Legal Advice: Our solicitors are experts in handling abuse claims and will guide you through the legal process, explaining your rights and options.
• Pursuing Justice: We are dedicated to holding the responsible parties accountable for their actions. Our team will pursue compensation for the physical, emotional, and psychological harm you have endured.

Why use a solicitor?

There are many benefits to working with a solicitor that include but is not limited to:

• Abuse cases including those occurring at St Johns Catholic School for the Deaf are complex and require the proficiency a solicitor will bring to a case. 
• Working with a solicitor means victims have the choice to be present in court. 
• A solicitor communicates with all parties involved on behalf of the victim.
• Solicitors ensure full confidentiality of every case.

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