Our firm is dedicated to advocating for victims of injury, negligence, and abuse, including sexual abuse. That includes a drive to advocate for particularly vulnerable children and teens who have suffered harm in youth residential treatment centers. These facilities – which are meant to provide care and support for at-risk youth with serious emotional and behavioral problems – have tragically become the site of abuse and neglect in Louisiana and across the country. If your child has been victimized in a Louisiana youth residential treatment center or in a similar facility in another state, our compassionate and experienced attorneys are here to help you seek justice and hold those responsible accountable.
Louisiana Youth Residential Treatment Center Claims
Recent investigations and lawsuits have revealed alarming patterns of sexual abuse, physical violence, and emotional trauma in youth treatment facilities across the country, including in Louisiana.
Staff members, who are entrusted with the care and protection of minors, have been accused of exploiting their positions of power to abuse vulnerable residents. In some cases, facility administrators failed to properly screen employees, ignored warning signs of abuse, or actively covered up reports of misconduct. These systemic failures have left countless survivors with lasting emotional and psychological scars.
According to a Senate committee report released in June 2024, children in residential treatment facilities operated by some of the United States’ largest behavioral health companies “are at risk for sexual abuse, dangerous physical restraints, and overmedication, problems compounded by weak oversight and a system that ‘optimizes profit over the wellbeing and safety of children,’” NBC News reported.
Senator Mike Crapo, the ranking member of the committee, said at a hearing about the report’s findings at the time, “To the victims in the audience and around the country who’ve suffered abuse and neglect in residential treatment, your experience is entirely unacceptable.”
“Facilities entrusted with caring for our most vulnerable youth must be held to the highest standards and subject to routine oversight.”
Work with Phillips Law Group on a Youth Residential Treatment Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Our firm understands the profound impact that abuse can have on survivors and their families. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for you to share your story and pursue justice.
Through civil lawsuits, survivors can seek compensation for their pain and suffering, as well as hold negligent facilities and perpetrators accountable for their actions. These cases also play a critical role in exposing institutional failures and driving systemic change to prevent future abuse at facilities in Louisiana and around the country.
If your child has been abused in a Louisiana youth residential treatment center, we can help. Our legal team has the knowledge, resources, and determination to fight for your child and your family’s rights. We will ensure your voice is heard and those responsible are accountable for their actions.
Contact Phillips Law Group today for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. Let us help you take the first step toward justice. Call 602-222-2222 to find out more.
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