Warren E. Thornton Youth Center Sex Abuse Lawsuit

For years, vulnerable youth entrusted to the care of California juvenile detention facilities like the Warren E. Thornton Youth Center endured unimaginable sexual abuse, assault, and systemic failures that allowed predators to prey on far too many victims. Survivors of this facility and others like it were subjected to trauma, exploitation, and lifelong suffering at the hands of those who were supposed to protect them.

If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse at Warren E. Thornton Youth Center, you have the right to demand accountability. No child should endure such violations, and no institution should escape consequences for enabling harm. We want to help.

Phillips Law Group is here for you and ready to fight for survivors, expose the truth, and secure the compensation and justice you deserve.

Taking Legal Action Against Warren E. Thornton Youth Center

Too many perpetrators and enablers of sexual abuse at California institutional settings like the Warren E. Thornton (WET) juvenile detention facility have avoided accountability and consequences for years. A lawsuit can bring their crimes to light.

Thanks to demands for institutional reform, which can come in part as a result of taking legal action, facilities like Warren E. Thornton can be forced to change policies that allow abuse to persist.

In one shocking instance, KCRA 3 reported in 2023 that foster children were allowed to be placed in a wing of the WET center. The California Department of Social Services warned Sacramento County that it would be fined if it placed any new children inside the Warren E. Thornton Youth Center, but there was already one lawsuit alleging a girl placed in the care of the facility suffered sex abuse, trafficking, and exploitation while in CPS custody.

There could be many more cases like that one – kids who stayed at the Warren E. Thornton facility and suffered abuse. These survivors deserve compensation for medical care, therapy, pain and suffering, and other damages, as well as the ability to break their silence and come forward to empower themselves and others who may have also been harmed.

Work with Phillips Law Group on a Sex Abuse Lawsuit

At Phillips Law Group, we approach youth center sex abuse cases with unwavering commitment, sensitivity, and fierce advocacy. Our legal team understands the deep emotional toll of these cases and provides a safe environment to help survivors heal while pursuing justice.

At our firm, we won’t just file a claim – we’ll investigate patterns of abuse, uncover hidden evidence, and challenge institutions that may have prioritized secrecy over safety. We want to fight to ensure your voice is heard. And if, for whatever reason, we can’t assist you with your case, we may be able to refer you to a trusted firm that can.

The path to justice begins with a conversation. If you or someone you love was abused at Warren E. Thornton Youth Center, contact us now for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. Let us help you reclaim your power and hold those responsible accountable.

Call 602-222-2222 now or fill out the secure form on this page to speak with a compassionate member of our team today.