For years, vulnerable youth in Maryland’s juvenile detention facilities – including the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center – endured unspeakable abuse at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Recent investigations and lawsuits have exposed a horrifying pattern of sexual assault and physical violence, but many survivors are now standing up and demanding justice.
Pursuing a Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Abuse Lawsuit
If you or a loved one suffered abuse in a Maryland juvenile facility such as the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, you are not alone. The trauma inflicted by staff, guards, or others in positions of authority is inexcusable, and you have the right to hold them accountable.
These types of cases often reveal a culture of cover-ups, intimidation, and institutional failure, leaving survivors to grapple with lifelong emotional and psychological scars. But our firm may be able to help.
The team at Phillips Law Group is committed to fighting for our clients, including survivors of juvenile detention abuse. We understand the profound courage it takes to come forward, and we approach every case with compassion, discretion, and relentless advocacy. And if one of our attorneys can’t help you, we may be able to refer you to a trusted partner who can.
Maryland’s Child Victims Act of 2023 “lifted the time limit during which people could file lawsuits against public or private institutions where they claimed they had been sexually abused as children,” according to Maryland Matters.
But in April 2025, House Bill 1378 limited some of the scope of that act and was “designed to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse their day in court, while shielding Maryland from what could be billions of dollars in payouts for such claims,” the outlet revealed. It caps the awards against both public and private institutions as thousands of cases are filed and begin to move forward.
Time is limited to file a claim, and some of the parameters around what’s allowed in a Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center abuse lawsuit have changed. But a personal injury lawyer like the ones at Phillips Law Group can help you navigate these changes and advocate for you every step of the way.
Working with Phillips Law Group
While no amount of compensation can undo the harm done to you or your loved one, a lawsuit can help expose the truth and demand systemic change. Our team can potentially help you secure financial justice for therapy, medical care, and pain and suffering – all while holding abusers and enablers accountable, no matter how powerful they are.
If you or someone you know was abused in a Maryland juvenile detention center, you don’t have to wait any longer to seek justice. Please call 602-222-2222 to speak with our legal team today.
Your voice matters, and we are here to listen, believe, and fight for you. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. You deserve justice, and we might be able to help you get it. Get in touch with our firm now to find out more.
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