Hotline FAQs & Meet Our Legal Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hotline 24-7?
Yes. Call or submit the form any time and any day.
Is the hotline free?
Yes. All the information and resources provided by the attorneys responding to the hotline are complimentary. And, if you have a case where they can take you on as a client for civil action, you will not be responsible for upfront costs, as the attorneys will be paid only from proceeds from any settlement.
Is the hotline confidential?
Your intake is done by a specialist in helping sexual violence victims as part of the law firm. Your information is not released to the public or made available to anyone other than those who need to evaluate it to best help you. If you become a client of the firm, you will be protected by attorney-client privilege as well.
Should I call the hotline if I am in immediate danger, such as residing with my abuser?
Please call 911. The hotline is NOT connected to local police departments or hospitals.
Can I call the hotline if I am not yet 18?
Yes, but the intake specialist will likely need to contact your parent or guardian if you are a minor.
Who answers the hotline?
The call goes to an intake specialist who has trauma-informed training to best support victims when they call. They will go over how the hotline works and collect information about your situation so that the attorneys can explain all your legal options and offer you free resources.
My incident did not happen in the United States. Can I use the hotline?
Unfortunately, the hotline is only for situations that happened in the United States or tied to an entity in the United States.
What if my situation happened a long time ago?
The statute of limitations varies from case to case based on lots of variables. We encourage you to call to learn about your options.
What if my situation happened a long time ago?
The statute of limitations varies from case to case based on lots of variables. We encourage you to call to learn about your options.
What kind of information will I need to provide when I call?
You will be asked about when, where and what happened to you. You will be asked to provide your name and contact information. You are not required to answer any question, but assistance can best be provided with as must detail as you can give.
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Meet the Legal Team
Brian Kent (He/Him)
LEGAL HOTLINE CONSULTANT, SEXUAL ABUSE CIVIL LAWYER
Firm founder Brian Kent has 15 years of legal experience and has taken on several high profile cases both nationally and locally. Early on in his career, Brian was one of only 35 attorneys in the state of Pennsylvania to be named a “Lawyer on the Fast Track.” Since then, he has received a Top Lawyer rating from Super Lawyers every year. Brian previously fought for the rights of sexual assault victims as a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Unit of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and Brian draws upon his experience as a prosecutor to represent victims of crime in civil lawsuits. Brian has a Masters in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and currently serves as a lecturer in the trial advocacy program at Drexel University School of Law.
Alex MacMaster (She/Her)
LEGAL HOTLINE CONSULTANT, SEXUAL ABUSE CIVIL LAWYER
Alexandria MacMaster is an experienced trial attorney with a history of successfully obtaining justice for victims of crimes. She regularly handles cases involving sexual assaults and child abuse in institutional settings including boarding schools, residential treatment facilities, hospitals, universities, sports organizations, day care centers, and schools. Alexandria previously served as an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, where she specialized in prosecuting and investigating crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. She has successfully brought dozens of jury and bench trials to verdict. Alexandria is a proud graduate of Boston College and Widener University School of Law.
Jill Roth (She/Her)
LEGAL HOTLINE CONSULTANT, SEXUAL ABUSE CIVIL LAWYER
Jill Roth is an Associate Attorney for the firm’s Crime Victims team, where she regularly handles cases involving sexual and physical assaults in institutional settings including boarding schools, residential treatment facilities, hospitals, universities, sports organizations, day care centers, and churches. Jill previously served as Assistant District Attorney in the Major Felonies Unit at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Over her six-year career with the DA’s Office, Jill handled a wide variety of cases including domestic violence, aggravated assault, intimidation, and gun-point robberies. She also worked in the Legislation and Policy Unit, where she collaborated with policymakers in Harrisburg on legal reforms aimed at making the Commonwealth safer. Jill is a 2018 graduate of the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University.
Hear from Our Legal Hotline Team
CONTACT US
TBTNF is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We work hard to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, if not sooner. To reach our Legal Support Team, please complete the intake form. For all other inquiries, complete our contact form. For immediate medical support, please call 911. For counseling support, call the RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Hotline at (800) 656-4673 in the US or visit our Resources section for further information.
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TBTNF is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We work hard to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, if not sooner. To reach our Legal Support Team, please complete the intake form. For all other inquiries, complete our contact form. For immediate medical support, please call 911. For counseling support, call the RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Hotline at (800) 656-4673 in the US or visit our Resources section for further information.
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