If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse while detained at Garrett Children’s Center, a facility within Maryland’s juvenile justice system, you have the right to hold those responsible accountable. Our firm is dedicated to fighting for our clients, including survivors of institutional abuse, and we want to ensure that your voice is heard and that your suffering is met with justice.
Maryland Juvenile Justice System Allegations
State-run facilities like Garrett Children’s Center have a legal and moral obligation to protect the children in their care. When staff or other detainees sexually assault vulnerable youth, it represents a deep and tragic failure of the system. Survivors of this type of sexual abuse often endure lasting trauma – emotional distress, PTSD, struggles with trust, and more – long after their release.
In Maryland, survivors can seek justice even for abuse cases that took place many years prior. A number of recent cases of abuse in juvenile detention facilities in the state are extremely troubling, and we want to make sure no stone is left unturned when it comes to investigating abuse in these institutional settings.
While no amount of compensation can undo the harm, a civil lawsuit can potentially help expose systemic failures that allowed abuse to occur and secure financial recovery for therapy, medical care, and pain and suffering. Bringing these terrible abuses of power to light may also lead to policy changes to protect future detainees.
Taking Legal Action with Phillips Law Group
Many survivors hesitate to come forward due to shame, fear, or disbelief that justice in these cases is even possible. But Maryland law allows abuse victims to sue institutions that neglected their duty of care, even if the abuse occurred years ago. Recent cases have shown that these facilities can, and must, be held accountable. We want to help.
Phillips Law Group approaches juvenile detention abuse cases with compassion and relentless advocacy. Our legal team will investigate your claims thoroughly, gathering evidence of facility negligence, and work with experts to validate your experience. We are also committed to fighting for maximum compensation while shielding you from retraumatization. And if, for some reason, our firm can’t help you, we may be able to refer you to a trusted partner firm that can.
If you or someone you know was abused at Garrett Children’s Center, contact us for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation now. We’re here to listen, believe you, and help you take back control. Call 602-222-2222 or fill out our secure online form on this page to speak with a member of our team about your legal options today.
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