California Juvenile Hall Abuse Lawsuit
Over 50 juvenile detention centers in California are being sued by survivors who were sexually abused by staff & other inmates.
Why are people suing California juvenile halls?
For decades, officers and staff members in California have gotten away with creating a culture of systemic sexual abuse against juvenile inmates across dozens of county-run detention centers. But after a law called the California Child Victims Act was passed in 2019, survivors who were abused in these juvenile halls have been able to come forward and be compensated for the trauma they suffered, even if they were assaulted years ago.
As of October 2025, thousands of survivors have filed claims against detention centers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and many other counties across the state.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Survivors who are currently under 40 years old may be eligible for the lawsuit if both of the following apply:
- You were sexually abused by either an authority figure (such as an officer or staff member) or another inmate at the facility.
Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept claims that only involve battery and other forms of non-sexual injury.
- You were under 18 years old at the time of incident.
See how much your case could be worth.
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- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
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CA Juvenile Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
I was sexually harassed, but not physically assaulted. Does that still count as sexual abuse?
Unfortunately, no. Because the California Child Victims Act only extends the claim filing time for survivors who were sexually assaulted, your case would not be eligible for the lawsuit if you were harassed without contact, such as receiving unwanted sexual remarks or being watched in the showers.
Have there been any major settlements for survivors?
Yes! In April 2025, Los Angeles County agreed to a $4 billion settlement for over 6,800 survivors who were sexually abused within one of its juvenile halls. This was the very first juvenile sex abuse settlement of its kind, and legal experts suggest that other counties in California and other states like New Jersey may soon follow with their own settlements.
How much can I expect to win for a juvenile abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Like with other sex abuse lawsuits, settlements for a CA juvenile hall abuse claim are estimated to be worth at least $100,000 or more.
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Why are people suing California juvenile halls?
For decades, officers and staff members in California have gotten away with creating a culture of systemic sexual abuse against juvenile inmates across dozens of county-run detention centers. But after a law called the California Child Victims Act was passed in 2019, survivors who were abused in these juvenile halls have been able to come forward and be compensated for the trauma they suffered, even if they were assaulted years ago.
As of October 2025, thousands of survivors have filed claims against detention centers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and many other counties across the state.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Survivors who are currently under 40 years old may be eligible for the lawsuit if both of the following apply:
- You were sexually abused by either an authority figure (such as an officer or staff member) or another inmate at the facility.
Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept claims that only involve battery and other forms of non-sexual injury.
- You were under 18 years old at the time of incident.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
CA Juvenile Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
I was sexually harassed, but not physically assaulted. Does that still count as sexual abuse?
Unfortunately, no. Because the California Child Victims Act only extends the claim filing time for survivors who were sexually assaulted, your case would not be eligible for the lawsuit if you were harassed without contact, such as receiving unwanted sexual remarks or being watched in the showers.
Have there been any major settlements for survivors?
Yes! In April 2025, Los Angeles County agreed to a $4 billion settlement for over 6,800 survivors who were sexually abused within one of its juvenile halls. This was the very first juvenile sex abuse settlement of its kind, and legal experts suggest that other counties in California and other states like New Jersey may soon follow with their own settlements.
How much can I expect to win for a juvenile abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Like with other sex abuse lawsuits, settlements for a CA juvenile hall abuse claim are estimated to be worth at least $100,000 or more.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
Ready to file a claim?
CA Juvenile Abuse Lawsuit Updates
Further Reading
More About Juvenile Abuse
Why are people suing California juvenile halls?
For decades, officers and staff members in California have gotten away with creating a culture of systemic sexual abuse against juvenile inmates across dozens of county-run detention centers. But after a law called the California Child Victims Act was passed in 2019, survivors who were abused in these juvenile halls have been able to come forward and be compensated for the trauma they suffered, even if they were assaulted years ago.
As of October 2025, thousands of survivors have filed claims against detention centers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and many other counties across the state.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
- You were abused by an employee, officer, or another inmate at the facility.
Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept claims that only involve battery and other forms of non-sexual injury.
- You were under 18 years old at the time of incident.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
CA Juvenile Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
I was sexually harassed, but not assaulted. Does that still count as sexual abuse?
Unfortunately, no. Because the California Child Victims Act only extends the claim filing time for survivors who were sexually assaulted, your case would not be eligible for the lawsuit if you were harassed without contact, such as receiving unwanted sexual remarks or being watched in the showers.
Have there been any major settlements for survivors?
Yes! In April 2025, Los Angeles County agreed to a $4 billion settlement for over 6,800 survivors who were sexually abused within one of its juvenile halls. This was the very first juvenile sex abuse settlement of its kind, and legal experts suggest that other counties in California and other states like New Jersey may soon follow with their own settlements.
How much can I expect to win for a juvenile abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Like with other sex abuse lawsuits, settlements for a CA juvenile hall abuse claim are estimated to be worth at least $100,000 or more.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
Looking for another lawsuit?