Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic

The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic is the first of its kind in the nation, representing survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in civil lawsuits, juvenile court dependency proceedings, and post-conviction relief matters. The clinic not only provides direct representation to survivors, but also serves as a teaching, training, policy, and research center as part of the University of Georgia School of Law.

Quality Legal Representation

Trauma-responsive, interdisciplinary legal and social work services provided for free

Educating & Preparing Future Advocates

To provide legal and social work services to survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation

Research and Outreach Center

For survivors, attorneys, and others seeking training and guidance on polices and best practices in representing survivors

Access to Justice

For all survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation that is culturally responsive and confronts biases that prevent survivor recognition and healing