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The disturbing allegations of sexual abuse at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility demand accountability. Recent investigations and lawsuits reveal a long history of predatory behavior by staff, with vulnerable youth subjected to unimaginable trauma while under state supervision. If you or a loved one endured abuse at MacLaren, you have the right to pursue justice, and our firm is here to help.
Reports indicate that Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) employees engaged in repeated sexual misconduct, including assault and exploitation of incarcerated minors. With the news of multiple lawsuits and settlements, survivors continue to come forward, exposing a culture of negligence and cover-ups that lasted for years.
These failures robbed young people of safety, dignity, and justice. In just one $51 million lawsuit, 10 people claim they were sexually abused while in custody at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.
The lawsuit alleges that Edward Gary Edwards, the primary doctor at the facility, abused boys between 2000 and 2008. The survivors were all between the ages of 12 and 16 at the time, according to local outlet KATU.
In fact, the doctor was nicknamed by boys and staff as “Dr. Cold Fingers,” with an attorney on the case noting, “when one of our client’s behavior wasn’t to the staff’s liking, they would threaten them that, hey, if you don’t get in line, we’re gonna send you to see Dr. Cold Fingers.”
These allegations are horrific and should be met with swift accountability. Fortunately, legal action may help survivors reclaim their power.
We believe that this type of abuse thrives in silence. Holding perpetrators and enablers accountable through lawsuits can force institutions to confront their failures.
Survivors of abuse at any Oregon Youth Authority facility deserve restitution for medical care, therapy, and the lifelong impacts of trauma from that abuse. Additionally, our team believes that legal pressure can reform juvenile detention practices to protect future generations.
Many survivors of sexual assault struggle with shame, fear, or distrust. But speaking up is an act of courage, and we want to help you take back your power and progress in your healing journey.
Our experienced attorneys approach these cases with compassion, discretion, and fierce advocacy. We fight to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are upheld. And it can all start with a phone call to our team of personal injury lawyers.
If you or someone you know suffered abuse at MacLaren, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. Together, we can seek the justice and closure you deserve.
Your story matters, and we are ready to listen. Call 602-222-2222 to discuss your legal options now.
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