Time is Limited - Act Now

shieldlegalonline

Victims of sexual abuse at Camp Joseph Scott in Santa Clarita, California, may seek compensation and justice

Victims of sexual abuse at Camp Joseph Scott in Santa Clarita, California, may seek compensation and justice

To qualify, victims must have:

  • Attended Camp Joseph Scott at 17 or younger
  • Experienced sexual assault and abuse while attending Camp Joseph Scott
  • Not already filed a claim for abuse
  • Not already be represented by an attorney

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CASE REVIEW

*Consent: By clicking the "SUBMIT" button, I consent to receive recurring auto dialed and/or pre-recorded telemarketing calls and/or text messages from Shield Legal Online or our partners in order to discuss my legal options and at the telephone number I provided. I also consent to the Shield Legal Online Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. I understand that I may receive a call even if my telephone number is listed on a Do Not Call list and that my consent is not a requirement of purchase. I understand that my telephone company may impose charges on me for these contacts and that I can revoke this consent at any time. For SMS campaigns: Text STOP to cancel and HELP for help. Msg & data rates may apply. Recurring msgs up to 27 msgs per month.

Details of alleged sexual abuse at Santa Clarita, California’s Camp Joseph Scott

shutterstock_142826416

According to an L.A. Times report, 20 women allege that they were sexually abused at Camp Joseph Scott, a Los Angeles County all-girls juvenile detention facility in Santa Clarita.

The women allege a culture of abuse at the Santa Clarita Valley military-style boot camp, where no fewer than 10 staff members subjected them to repeated sexual assault–the incidents occurred between 1996 and 2008.

Many of the women say the violations started with the staff at the detention center watching them in the shower and progressed to unwanted touching and eventually forced sex acts.

The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges the abuses took place from 1996 through 2001 at the detention facility for juveniles convicted of criminal offenses and operated by the county Probation Department.

The camp closed in 2020–but at the time of the alleged abuse, Camp Scott housed females aged 12 to 18.

The camp’s staff–made up of deputy probation officers–controlled every aspect of the girls’ lives and could cut off mail or visitations as well as decide punishments, including a day or more in “the box,” a solitary confinement unit.

Victims and their families are encouraged to request a free, private case evaluation from a qualified attorney as soon as possible, as victims only have until the end of 2022 to file a valid claim!

Specific instances of sexual abuse allegations in California juvenile detention camps and centers

juv camp

The Los Angeles Times identified the following cases through court documents, law enforcement records, and department sources.

Los Angeles County alone is one of the nation’s largest juvenile justice systems, with probation officers responsible for protecting 3,000 youths in 21 halls and camps.

The department, operating with a yearly budget of approximately $700 million, has been the subject of various federal investigations in recent years for failing to prevent, report, and document child abuse.

Specific instances of sexual and physical abuse allegations in California group homes and children's centers include:

  • A probation officer was captured on tape beating a youth in a juvenile hall recreation room – the officer was later convicted of battery and sentenced to 24 months probation.

The disciplined officer’s attorney said “extenuating circumstances” led to the beating, noting that his client was not properly trained to supervise violent youths.”

  • A probation officer instructed five teenagers under her care to beat another teenager – she mistakenly believed a youth inmate had stolen her cellphone and was later sentenced to a year in jail.

The injured child was not allowed to see a doctor until the next day when another probation officer noticed his injuries–the officer later found her cellphone in the parking lot.

  • A probation officer was found to have had sexual intercourse with three youths in the laundry, supply, and interview rooms of the detention hall where she worked – she later pled guilty to five counts of felony sexual abuse and was sentenced to four years in prison.

According to the officer, “I had a consensual relationship with a young man who was 17 and I stupidly thought I was in love with…everything else I did was completely inappropriate, unethical and extremely unprofessional.”

Filed in December of 2022, a  359-page lawsuit details allegations of systemic failures and horrific scenes of sexual abuse that lawyers say went unchecked by the L.A. County Probation Department, which operates the camps and halls.

The team at Shield Legal Online believes that every victim of sexual abuse at Camp Joseph Scott in Santa Clarita, California, should receive justice and compensation in a court of law – remember that victims only have until the end of 2022 to file a valid claim!

Our network of attorneys have a track record of success.

IS THERE A CASE?

Answer a brief, private online questionnaire that asks for key details of the experience

EXPERIENCED LAWYERS

Have the case evaluated by a legal team free of charge without any obligation to file

GET STARTED NOW

Contact us right away to set up a free and confidential case review. 

Please seek the advice of a medical professional before making health care decisions. This advertisement is not associated with Juvenile Camps or Government agency.

www.shieldlegalonline.com is the property of Shield Legal LLC. 1530 Faraday Ave, Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008

This website is not part of the Facebook website or Facebook, Inc. Additionally, this site is NOT endorsed by Facebook in any way. FACEBOOK is a trademark of FACEBOOK, INC.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. This Website is not intended to provide medical advice. Consult your doctor or physician before starting or stopping any medication.
Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor’s advice can result in injury or death. are not an indication of future results. Every case is evaluated on its own facts and circumstances. Valuation depends on facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and testimony, among other factors. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Shield Legal Online does not itself provide legal services. Cases will be referred to third party attorneys and law firms. Do not rely on this advertisement in making any medical decision. Please call your physician before making any medical decision, including altering your use of any drug. Court costs and case expenses may be the responsibility of the client. Not available in all states. This advertisement is not intended as a testimonial, endorsement or dramatization, and does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter, either expressed or implied. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyers' credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Only persons age 18 or older have permission to access our Service. Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13("Children").

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell My Info

© 2021 Shield Legal Online. All Rights Reserved