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Western Maryland Juvenile Detention Center has the highest rate of sexual abuse nationwide
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services launched an independent investigation after the U.S. Justice Department indicated Backbone Mountain Youth Center reported:
- Four of 11 youths were sexually abused by staff or another youth in the last year.
- That rate—36.4%—was the highest of 195 juvenile detention centers surveyed nationwide.
- Victimization included forced sexual activity with another youth and all sexual activity with staff.
A Juvenile Detention Center Employee Was Accused Of A Sexual Relationship With A Teen At The Center
Jessica Margaret Irving, 33, of Hagerstown, is charged with sex abuse of a minor and sex offense with a juvenile detainee.
The teen said Irving picked him up from his home after he was released from the Victor Cullen Center in Sabillasville, a secure treatment facility run by the Department of Juvenile Services, and had sex with him multiple times, as well as while he was still at the center.
The following Maryland juvenile hall facilities are known for historical incidents of abuse:
- Victor Cullen Center
- Western Maryland Children's Center
- Backbone Mountain Youth Center
- Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. Structured Shelter Care Program
- Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
- Green Ridge Youth Center
- Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center
The following Maryland juvenile hall facilities are also locations of historical abuse, even though they’re listed as either “closed” or “temporarily closed”:
- Garrett Children's Center (temporarily closed)
- Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center (temporarily closed)
- Thomas J.S. Waxter Children's Center (closed)
- Mountain View (closed)
Jay Cleary, Director of Communications at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, said officials were “shocked” to learn the findings of the report
The USA Assistance Team believes victims of sex abuse while incarcerated in Maryland juvenile halls deserve justice and potential compensation for their injuries.
Eligible victims are encouraged to request a free, private case evaluation by our experienced legal staff with the potential for compensation and justice.
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A Juvenile Detention Center Employee Was Accused Of A Sexual Relationship With A Teen At The Center
Jessica Margaret Irving, 33, of Hagerstown, is charged with sex abuse of a minor and sex offense with a juvenile detainee.
The teen said Irving picked him up from his home after he was released from the Victor Cullen Center in Sabillasville, a secure treatment facility run by the Department of Juvenile Services, and had sex with him multiple times, as well as while he was still at the center.
The following Maryland juvenile hall facilities are known for historical incidents of abuse:
- Victor Cullen Center
- Western Maryland Children's Center
- Backbone Mountain Youth Center
- Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. Structured Shelter Care Program
- Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
- Green Ridge Youth Center
- Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center
The following Maryland juvenile hall facilities are also locations of historical abuse, even though they’re listed as either “closed” or “temporarily closed”:
- Garrett Children's Center (temporarily closed)
- Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center (temporarily closed)
- Thomas J.S. Waxter Children's Center (closed)
- Mountain View (closed)
Jay Cleary, Director of Communications at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, said officials were “shocked” to learn the findings of the report
The USA Assistance Team believes victims of sex abuse while incarcerated in Maryland juvenile halls deserve justice and potential compensation for their injuries.
Eligible victims are encouraged to request a free, private case evaluation by our experienced legal staff with the potential for compensation and justice.
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