Were You Sexually Abused as a Minor by Staff in a California Juvenile Facility?
California law (AB 218) may give survivors the right to seek compensation, even years later. Free, confidential review. No fee unless your case recovers money.*
Many young people sent to California juvenile facilities for a second chance were instead harmed by the very staff meant to protect them. If a staff member sexually abused you while you were a minor in a juvenile facility, what happened was not your fault, and you may have the right to take legal action today.
Do You Qualify?
You may be eligible if all of the following apply:
- You were under 18 at the time of the abuse.
- The abuse occurred in a California juvenile detention facility (for example, a juvenile hall, camp, ranch, or DJJ/CYA facility).
- The abuse was committed by a staff member (guard, counselor, probation officer, or other employee).
- The abuse occurred in 2009 or later.
- You are currently under 40 (intake cutoff: under 39 years and 6 months).
These criteria reflect current intake and legal deadlines. If you're close to the cutoff or unsure, contact the team right away, timing can affect your rights.
How It Works
- Share your experience privately. Fill out the secure form below or call. Everything is confidential.
- Free, no-pressure review. The legal team evaluates your situation at no cost.
- No upfront cost. You pay nothing unless a recovery is made in your case.*
Free, Confidential Eligibility Review
You deserved to be safe. If you weren’t, the law may be on your side.
Why It Matters Now
Under AB 218, eligibility is tied to your age and other deadlines, and these windows close. Acting sooner protects your options. A free review now gives you clarity with zero obligation.
Begin Your Free, Confidential Review
Important Legal Notice
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* No fee unless you recover applies to attorney’s fees only; clients may be responsible for case costs. Free consultation means no charge for the initial case review. Compensation amounts vary and depend on the specific facts of each case. No outcome or settlement amount is promised or guaranteed. Any settlements or verdicts referenced are past results in other cases and do not predict the result in your case.
We collect the information you provide to evaluate and, where appropriate, pursue your potential claim, and to contact you about it. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out – see our full Privacy Policy or contact privacy@tortvictims.claims. Health- and abuse-related information you share is treated as sensitive and handled accordingly.
If you are in crisis or need support, you are not alone. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or contact RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, available 24/7. This page is for legal information only and is not a substitute for medical or emergency help.
FAQ
No. The case review is free, and these cases are typically handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless money is recovered for you.* You may be responsible for certain case costs; the legal team will explain this clearly.
Yes. Your submission is confidential and used only to evaluate and, if appropriate, pursue your claim. See our Privacy Policy.
Often, yes. Many survivors never reported at the time. You do not need a prior report or police record to ask about your options.
Deadlines vary and can be strict. That’s why a free review now is worthwhile, it tells you whether you still have time.
A civil claim seeks financial compensation and accountability. The legal team can walk you through what to realistically expect.
Many cases resolve through settlement, and steps can be taken to protect your privacy. Your concerns will be discussed before anything proceeds.