{"id":53092,"date":"2024-04-17T20:09:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T20:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/?page_id=53092"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:09:16","slug":"preston-youth-correctional-facility-physical-abuse-and-sex-abuse-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/sex-abuse\/preston-youth-correctional-facility-physical-abuse-and-sex-abuse-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogados de abuso f\u00edsico y abuso sexual en el centro penitenciario juvenil de Preston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preston Youth Correctional Facility Physical Abuse and Sex Abuse Lawyers<\/h1>\n
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The Preston Youth Correctional Facility, which has been closed since 2010, opened in June 1894. It was called the Preston School of Industry (but was also known as Preston Castle or just The Castle) after state senator Edward Myers Preston, who proposed the facility. When it was opened, seven minors under the state\u2019s guardianship were transferred from San Quentin State Prison. In 1999, the facility was renamed to the Preston Youth Correction Facility.<\/p>\n

The reform school was located in Ione, California (in Amador County), specifically at 201 Waterman Road, Ione, CA 95640. Unfortunately, these facilities were riddled with abuse. Youth detained at Preston Youth Correctional Facility suffered both physical and sexual abuse. Considering that it has been closed for almost 13 years, victims might believe that they no longer have the right to sue. However, victims could still have grounds to pursue claims.<\/p>\n

For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hestiate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group is fully committed to helping victims of physical abuse and sexual abuse justice. If you are interested in learning more about your rights and the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our Preston Youth Correctional Facilities abuse lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights.<\/p>\nPhysical Abuse at Preston Youth Correctional Facility<\/span>\n

Abuse can occur both at the hands of other youth and at the hands of staff (whether it is guards or other staff). Physical abuse can include but is not limited to punching, kicking, pulling, pushing, slamming onto the ground\/against the wall, choking, body slamming, tripping, suffocation, waterboarding, etc. Physical abuse can, of course, result in extensive injuries, which can include traumatic brain injuries, concussions, facial injuries (including broken teeth, broken jaw, and broken nose), neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken ribs (and other broken bones), lacerations, crushing injuries, scrapes, bruises, etc. In many cases, the abuse is known, but nothing is done to remedy the situation and prevent further abuse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sexual Abuse at Preston Youth Correctional Facility<\/span>\n

Like with physical abuse, sexual abuse can occur both at the hands of other youth on the premises and at the hands of staff. Sexual abuse can be a one-time incident or can be recurring. In many cases, the victim will not report the abuse immediately because they have been threatened with further abuse or because they fear that their reports will not be taken seriously. Sexual abuse can look different from case to case but can include the following: rape, attempted rape, unwanted pregnancies, pregnancy-related complications, sexually transmitted infections, other physical injuries (especially if there was a struggle), and more.<\/p>\nBoth Physical and Sexual Abuse Can Cause Mental and Emotional Harm<\/span>\n

Victims of physical assaults and sexual abuse can result in harm well after physical injuries<\/a> have healed. More specifically, abuse within the walls of juvenile hall facilities<\/a> can lead to mental and emotional harm.<\/p>\n

Victims may suffer some of the following as a result of the abuse:<\/p>\n