Articles Posted in Youth Detention Centers

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at McAlister Institute McAlister Institute runs multiple residential treatment centers throughout San Diego County, including adolescent group homes. Although there are no public reports of sexual abuse allegations, many facilities’ institutional failures allow sexual abuse to occur. Survivors of sexual abuse do not always come forward right away, often because…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is a California-based treatment network for teens between the ages of 12 and 17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral concerns. Some past residents have insinuated that harassment and sexual abuse have occurred…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Fred Finch Youth & Family Services Fred Finch Youth & Family Services provides numerous programs for children, young adults, and families facing mental health challenges. In these types of environments, such as the Avalon program, individuals could be taken advantage of by adults with authority and become victims of…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Evolve Treatment Centers Evolve Treatment Centers in San Diego County are designed to provide care services for adolescents, but operational failures can lead to sexual abuse lawsuits from current or former patients. Often, survivors of sexual abuse do not speak out for years, making some of them wary of…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Aurora Behavioral Health Care Sexual abuse is a rampant issue in behavioral health hospitals like Aurora Behavioral Health Care – San Diego. Victims of this type of abuse can pursue sexual abuse lawsuits to recover compensation and hold the at-fault parties accountable. Sadly, many survivors do not come forward…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Casa San Diego Casa San Diego is a temporary holding center for unaccompanied minors near the border between California and Mexico. An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department found numerous instances of neglect and abuse at several facilities run by Casa San Diego’s parent company, Southwest Key. Given the…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at San Pasqual Academy Allegations of sexual abuse at San Pasqual Academy SPA have raised serious concerns about how foster youth were treated within this taxpayer-funded program. Survivors have reported grooming, coercion, and sexual misconduct by adults tasked with their care, including staff members, house parents, and individuals in positions…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at PCC The sexual abuse at the Polinsky Children’s Center (PCC) demonstrates a systemic issue throughout the San Diego juvenile system. A high number of kids at this shelter have been exposed to long-term abuse by staff, which county officials have failed to address. Many survivors are now coming forward…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Juvenile Ranch Facility According to lawsuits filed by survivors, Juvenile Ranch Facility (JRF) sexual abuse is rampant and has not been addressed by facility administrators. Many survivors have come forward years later to share their stories and get justice for systemic negligence. The Injury Lawyer Team offers compassionate legal…

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Camp Barrett Lawsuits allege that the San Diego County Probation Department has refused to investigate Camp Barrett sexual abuse for years, putting thousands of children at risk. Many survivors are too afraid to speak out until years later due to threats of retaliation or physical harm. At Injury Lawyer…