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Though it can be difficult to talk about, we must acknowledge that sexual abuse is an epidemic at juvenile halls throughout California. It’s only within the past decade or so that a flood of victims has come forward as adults, who are seeking justice for what happened to them as juvenile inmates. Kern County Juvenile Hall is one of the many detention centers where children were subjected to abuse, and perhaps you are one of these traumatized victims. Alternatively, you may be the parent of a child who was sexually assaulted or harassed during their stay at Kern County Juvenile Hall in California.

Those who were victimized by predatory staff members at a juvenile hall have the right to sue the entities that failed to protect them from acts of sexual abuse. That includes the Kern County Probation Department, which is the government agency in charge of Kern County Juvenile Hall. Our lawyers have one mission – to hold these agencies responsible and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve by law. Contact us right away and speak to a lawyer that’s experienced in lawsuits for sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in California.

¿Puedo demandar a Kern County Juvenil por abuso sexual de un menor?

Yes, you can sue for being sexually abused while you were an inmate at Kern County Juvenile Hall in California. As a general rule, lack of supervision, inadequate screening procedures, and failing to investigate claims of abuse are the reasons that sexual misconduct is so rampant at these places. In short, there is excessive negligence and outright misconduct by those who have sworn to protect children from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Francamente, nos resulta imposible repasar todos los casos de incumplimiento por parte de los funcionarios del condado y los administradores de centros de detención de menores en lo que respecta a la forma en que gestionan las acusaciones de agresión sexual. Muchas veces descubrimos años, si no décadas, de denuncias contra el mismo empleado. Pero los responsables del trabajador dedicaron sus energías a ocultar pruebas y silenciar a la víctima en lugar de asegurarse de que el recluso estuviera protegido de futuros incidentes de abuso. Si se impuso alguna forma de castigo contra el abusador, fue un breve período de licencia paga o el traslado a otro centro de detención de menores.

No se puede permitir que continúe la cultura tóxica del abuso infantil en estas instalaciones. Por eso, nos comprometemos tan firmemente con los reclusos menores de edad que sufrieron abusos sexuales por parte de alguien que trabaja o trabajaba para el Departamento de Libertad Condicional del Condado de Kern.

Cómo presentar una demanda colectiva por abuso en el centro de detención de menores del condado de Kern

Es probable que hayas visto en las noticias demandas por abuso sexual presentadas contra los departamentos de libertad condicional del condado o del estado y hayas notado que, a menudo, las presentan varias víctimas que sufrieron abusos en el mismo centro. Esto se conoce como demanda colectiva, en la que quizás te interese participar si fuiste víctima de abuso por parte de un miembro del personal del centro de detención de menores del condado de Kern.

To file a lawsuit or join an existing class action claim, you will need assistance from an experienced class action lawsuit attorney. That way, you can learn about the pros and cons of these lawsuits and ensure that this is the path you wish to take. To explore your rights and legal options, please contact us in California and schedule a free case review.

¿Cuánto dura el proceso para resolver un reclamo por abuso sexual en un centro de detención de menores?

Lawsuits filed on behalf of an abused minor can take 6 to 24 months to settle, but in reality, most cases take around 1 to 2 years. If you are filing a class action lawsuit that includes many former inmates, the timeline to settle your case may be 2 to 3 years. There are multiple reasons why it takes 1 to several years for a juvenile hall abuse claim to settle, but as a general rule, lawsuits against the government take longer to resolve due to the protections that public entities have when it comes to being sued. As a result, there are additional procedures we will need to work through, which is why these cases take longer to settle than you may have expected.

Fecha límite para demandar por abuso sexual contra reclusos en el centro de detención juvenil del condado de Kern

A lawsuit for child sexual abuse at a juvenile detention center must be filed by one of the following dates:

  • 22 años desde que el hijo alcance la mayoría de edad, es decir, 40 años
  • 5 años desde cuando la víctima se da cuenta de una lesión causada por agresión/acoso sexual en el Centro de Detención de Menores del Condado de Kern.

The second standard is known as the discovery rule, and it has to do with the tendency of a child to suppress traumatic memories. They do this because they may not understand what is happening to them (very common in child sexual assault cases), or they are scared of the repercussions if they “snitch” on someone. No matter the cause, repression of abuse often leads to mental health disorders or physical injuries that are not discovered for many years. Fortunately, adult survivors have 5 years upon the discovery of injuries from sexual abuse if they wish to file a lawsuit.

Don’t be concerned if this information is confusing to you, since our legal team from California is here to answer any questions you have about the statute of limitations to sue for sexual assault during childhood. Just give us a call as soon as possible and ask to speak to a lawyer that can sue Kern County Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse.

Consulta de segunda opinión

You may have heard of second opinions for a medical diagnosis, but you can obtain the same service from a lawyer if you have a pending compensation claim against a juvenile detention facility. There are many reasons to schedule a free second opinion with one of our legal attorneys. Maybe you are offered a settlement, but you want to make sure that accepting the offer is in your interests. Or, you have concerns about your lawyer’s experience or dedication to your case, and want to know if switching attorneys is the right course of action. We are here to help, no matter the issue, so please schedule a free second opinion by contacting our office in California.

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¿Cuánto tiempo tardará en resolverse mi demanda?

Hemos descubierto que la mayoría de las demandas por abuso sexual infantil tardan entre 12 y 24 meses en resolverse si la víctima presenta la demanda por su cuenta. Si usted forma parte de una demanda colectiva, el tiempo necesario para resolver una demanda por abuso en el Centro de detención de menores de Gilbert Street es probablemente de 2 a 3 años. Pero los plazos pueden variar significativamente: algunos casos se resuelven en cuestión de meses, mientras que otros tardan más de 4 años.

Please note that over 90% of these lawsuits are settled by negotiating back and forth with the defendant. But these exchanges must be done in writing after each side has a chance to consult their attorney, and there’s no limit to the number of offers that can be exchanged back and forth. As a result, most lawsuits for the sexual abuse of a minor take over 1 year, and over 3 years if a settlement cannot be negotiated and the case goes to court.

Servicios legales gratuitos para víctimas de abuso sexual

No one should have to choose between financial hardship and paying for an attorney when they are seeking justice for the harm they suffered at the San Bernardino Central Valley Juvenile Hall. That’s why we have a contingency fee structure, where all legal fees are recovered at the end of your case. Plus, we only get paid if you receive payment from a resolved lawsuit, so you owe us nothing if we don’t prevail in your case. This is the contingency fee arrangement we offer to all our clients, so you can rest easy knowing that you will never pay out of pocket if you wish to hire a juvenile hall sexual abuse lawyer.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo demandar por abuso sexual en el Centro de Detención y Evaluación Juvenil del Valle Central, contáctenos para una evaluación gratuita de su caso.


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