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Sexual Abuse at El Centro Detention Facility


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Did you suffer sexual abuse while you were held at El Centro Detention Facility? If so, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be eligible to recover compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our sexual abuse lawyers as soon as possible.

The Downtown L.A. Law Group is ready to help you with your prison sex abuse claim. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and get justice. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you with our prison sex abuse lawyers, contact us today.

About the El Centro Detention Facility

The El Centro Detention Facility is located at 1115 N. Imperial Ave. in El Centro, California (zip code 92243). The property is owned by the GEO Group and is leased out to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). The facility is used as an immigration detention center.

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Sexual Abuse at Detention Facilities

Unfortunately, sexual abuse at these detention facilities is very common. Abuse can occur at the hands of staff at these facilities (including guards, counselors, directors, and other staff) as well as at the hands of other individuals detained at the facility.

Some examples of the abuse that could occur could include the following:

  • Rape
  • Attempted rape
  • Sodomy
  • Penetration with any object
  • Oral sex (including forcing the victim to perform oral sex)
  • Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act
  • Forced kissing on the mouth or anywhere on the body
  • Fondling, groping, or any unwanted touching
  • And more
The Harm Resulting from Sexual Abuse

No matter the specific abuse that occurred, victims may suffer some of the following:

  • Injuries to genitals
  • Injuries to reproductive organs
  • Unwanted pregnancies
  • Complications related to pregnancy
  • Fractures, lacerations, and other injuries due to the use of force (or a struggle during the attack)
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Anxiety
  • Panic
  • Fear
  • Depression
  • Increased risk of self-harm
  • Increased risk of substance abuse
  • And more

Without a doubt, the physical and psychological harm resulting from sexual abuse at these detention centers can be long-lasting. In fact, some survivors of sex abuse may experience lasting effects for the rest of their lives, such as the inability to form normal relationships, the inability to hold down a job, problems with authority figures, and more. No matter the specific harm that you or a loved one experienced as a result of the abuse at the detention center, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could file a lawsuit against the GEO Group as well as the USMS. In general, your right to sue for sex abuse at the detention facility will likely be based on these entities’ failure to keep inmates safe from abuse. Whether the abuse happened at the hands of staff or at the hands of another inmate, you could have the right to file a lawsuit; you could even have the right to recover compensation. For a more detailed explanation of your right to file a lawsuit for sex abuse at El Centro Detention Facility, contact us today.

Can I Recover Compensation?

Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive some of the following types of compensation:

  • Medical costs
  • Lost pay
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages
  • Treble damages
  • Legal costs
  • And more

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to fighting for your right to recover the maximum payout available for their claims. Whether our sex abuse lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will do everything necessary to secure the highest payout available for your detention center sex abuse claim.

If you are looking for information about the possible value of your claim and what you could be entitled to receive, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.

How Long Do I have to Sue?

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. The statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to file claims. When claimants fail to file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. Because of this, it is essential that claimants file their claims within the time set by the statute of limitations.

So, how long do you have to file a claim? What deadline applies to your claim? In California, adult victims of sexual abuse have ten years to file civil lawsuits. However, claims involving government entities are normally subject to a much shorter statute of limitations (usually just six-months). To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible. Our experts are ready to take care of your claim and ensure that you can file your claim on time.

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Spanish Speaking Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawyers

If you are looking for representation in Spanish, do not hesitate to reach out to our experts. Our lawyers are fully committed to providing you with the representation that you need completely in your preferred language.

¡Hablamos español! Para más información sobre cómo le podemos ayudar con su caso de abuso sexual en centro de detención, no dude en comunicarse con nuestros abogados en cuanto le sea posible. Nuestro equipo esta listo para evaluar su caso y ayudarle a obtener justicia.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you for sexual abuse at El Centro Detention Center, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group. Our team has decades of experience handling sex abuse claims and is ready to fight for your rights to justice. Whether you are looking to begin your claim or switch lawyers after starting your claim with another firm, our team can help you!

We are committed to remaining accessible to all, so we offer free case reviews. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all of your concerns. Our team will provide you with all the information that you need either start or continue your claim if you have decided to switch representation. To schedule a free case evaluation with our expert lawyers, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee – you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a strict contingency structure; therefore, you will not be required to pay anything if your claim is not successful. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal expenses.

If you are ready to speak with our El Centro Detention Center sexual abuse lawyers, contact us today!


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