Articles Posted in Youth Detention Centers

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 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…

The Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility (WCJDF) is a secure facility for detained youth in Michigan. Its goal is to maintain safety and order while providing essential services. However, troubling allegations have surfaced, revealing widespread sexual abuse and misconduct within the facility. Reports of staff abuse, exploitation, and misconduct have shocked the community, drawing attention…

Maurice Spear Campus is a juvenile detention center in Michigan designed to provide rehabilitation and guidance for troubled youth. However, disturbing allegations have surfaced, revealing a pattern of sexual abuse by staff and fellow detainees. Survivors of this abuse may have the right to file civil lawsuits and seek compensation for the harm they endured.…

Shawono Center is a juvenile detention center in Michigan. Sadly, it has been linked to sexual abuse by both staff and other detainees. These cases of sexual assault and child sexual abuse have caused emotional pain for many victims. Victims of sexual abuse at Shawono Center have the right to file civil lawsuits. These lawsuits…

Bay Pines Center is a juvenile detention and residential treatment facility in Michigan. Sadly, new evidence reveals a pattern of sexual abuse inside this facility involving both staff and detainees. The good news is that survivors of sexual abuse, as well as the parents or legal guardians of minors, may have the right to file…

The state of Arkansas contracts the operations of its juvenile correctional facilities to private, for-profit companies, which often focus on profits rather than inmate safety. As a result, the rates of sexual abuse and sexual assault recorded in Arkansas juvenile detention centers are among the highest in the nation [1]. It’s important to note that…

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization of over 5,000 local chapters offering after-school programs to 3.6 million children from ages 6-18 [1]. Unfortunately, predators may hide in plain sight, perpetrating child sex abuse from their position of trust and authority. Whether it is on overnight trips or while transporting young…

Child sexual abuse is a crime that frequently occurs in juvenile detention centers in Michigan. Numerous sexual assault allegations have been made against juvenile detention centers across the state. While we may never know the full extent of how many youths have been victimized, we do know that most sexual assaults go unreported. The experienced…