Juvenile Justice Center – San Leandro Lawsuit Lawyers
The Juvenile Justice Center at San Leandro, California is the facility that handles court hearings and sentencing for youth offenders in Alameda County. Also known as the San Leandro Juvenile Justice Center, the portion of it known as the Alameda County Juvenile Hall is meant to provide rehabilitation and structure to those who are on the wrong track.
Unfortunately, sexual exploitation of juvenile inmates is an epidemic in these institutions, along with incidents of physical and emotional abuse. Many of the people that commit these acts specifically look for jobs at these places in order to access victims on a daily basis. In particular, sexual abuse by probation officers and other employees can devastate a child’s life and create lasting scars that will never fully heal. Negligence and deliberate misconduct by juvenile hall officials is the main reason these incidents are so common at government institutions. That’s why it’s important to take legal action through the criminal and civil courts when a child is abused at a youth detention center.
As someone that is living with the consequences of sexual abuse, the road to recovery may seem impossible. While we do not have all the answers, we know for a fact that suing the people that have harmed you is a valuable step in moving forward and living the quality of life you deserve. A child sexual abuse lawyer at our office can advise you of rights and legal options during a free, private consultation.
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Yes, you can sue for sexual abuse that happened while you were staying at the Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Please note that child sexual abuse is not limited to aggravated assault, like rape and attempted rape. It actually refers to any kind of sexual interaction between a minor and adult. This can include inappropriate touching and other physical acts, as well as sexting, exchanging explicit photos, looking at porn – essentially, anything that’s done for the purpose of sexual gratification for the adult.
Even if you went along with it and never said “no,” that is irrelevant if you are under 18 years old. California defines the age of consent as 18, so anyone below this age cannot give consent for sexual activity. That’s why this type of relationship between adults and minors is child sexual abuse, and the adult is always at fault.
Sexual abuse of a minor is grounds for a lawsuit for monetary damages like pain and suffering and emotional distress. Clearly, you can file a claim against the perpetrator of the abuse, but what about others at the Juvenile Justice Center that owed you a duty of care? These individuals are responsible for investigating claims of abuse, notifying the parents, and suspending / firing the employee, while ensuring that the inmate is protected from further incidents of sexual misconduct.
In our experience, it’s almost a given that officials at the county level enabled an abuser to take advantage of a child, or failed to act appropriately when there were reports of sexual abuse. That’s why it’s possible to sue Alameda County for monetary damages, and not just the abusive employee. If you would like more information on how to sue Alameda County for sexual abuse at the Juvenile Justice Center, please contact our law firm.
Can I Join a Class Action Lawsuit against the Juvenile Justice Center?Yes, you can join a lawsuit with other inmates that were sexually abused at Alameda County Juvenile Hall, which is known as a class action claim. These lawsuits are often in the news nowadays, and this is due to recent changes in the laws that are allowing more victims to sue for abuse during childhood, even if the incidents occurred many years ago. If you are interested in being a part of a Juvenile Justice Center sexual abuse lawsuit, please contact us right away. During a free consultation with a sexual abuse class action lawyer, you can learn more about the option of suing Juvenile Justice Center and receiving compensation for the harm you suffered.
How Much is the Average Value for a Juvenile Justice Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?The average case value of a lawsuit for the sexual abuse of a minor is between $500,000 to $1,500,000 for incidents of sexual harassment and $2,000,000 to $10,000,000 for child sexual assault. As you can see, nailing down a singular average payment amount is impossible in these cases, and this is due to many factors that are unique to each victim and how sexual abuse has impacted their lives. Overall, settlements are likely to fall between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, meaning 8-fgure settlements are only reserved for the most extreme cases of injury and negligence.
We can help you figure out the amount of compensation you deserve as a victim of sexual abuse at the Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro, California. Contact us today and schedule a free case review with a member of our legal team.
How Long Do Juvenile Inmate Abuse Cases Take to Settle?Settling a juvenile inmate sexual assault lawsuit can take several months to 3 or more years. But if we had to narrow it down to an average timeline, 1 to 2 years is a realistic amount of time to settle an Alameda County Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit. This is to account for the complexity of suing for sexual abuse, particularly if the incidents took place many years ago. In addition, suing a government entity (Alameda County Probation Department, for example), involves procedures that do not apply in lawsuits against private entities.
These are just some of the reasons why it takes at least 12 months to settle these cases. If we are unable to negotiate a settlement and going to trial is the only option, the settlement process will probably take over 3 years.
In the state of California, you have 22 years from your 18th birthday if you wish to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse that occurred while you were a minor. That means you must initiate a compensation claim against the Juvenile Justice Center by the time you are 40 years old. However, not all cases for child sexual abuse are bound by a specific age limit
Children who are sexually assaulted are usually scared and confused by the event, and many of them do not report the incident to anyone. This makes perfect sense in a juvenile detention setting, where the consequences of snitching may be worse than putting up with the abuse. But these memories don’t just go away, which is why so many former juvenile inmates suffer from mental health disorders. However, it may not be obvious to the victim that these injuries were caused by sexual abuse at the Juvenile Justice Center.
The late discovery of injuries from sexual abuse is a legal exception that can provide you with more time for a lawsuit. However, you must initiate the legal process against Juvenile Justice Center no later than 5 years after realizing a physical or psychological injury from being sexually abused. We can help you make sense of the discovery rule and verify whether you are eligible for a lawsuit, so please give us a call as soon as possible.
Zero Fee GuaranteeChild sexual abuse victims are often caught between seeking justice and affording a lawyer that can fight for their interests. You as the victim should not be burdened with the cost of legal services. Here at DTLA Law Group, we charge all legal fees to the party you are suing as part of the Zero Fee Guarantee. The only way we get paid is by recovering your settlement, so if we don’t win your case, you will be charged $0, no matter how much we invested in your case.
Please take that first step of contacting our office and asking to speak with a lawyer who can sue for the sexual abuse of an inmate at Alameda County Juvenile Hall.
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