More than 100 new accusers file child sex abuse lawsuits against Illinois juvenile detention centers
Dozens more victims have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted while in juvenile correction centers run by the state of Illinois and Cook County.
Illinois faces new lawsuits over alleged abuse in youth detention centers
Survivors of sexual abuse at Illinois Youth Centers (IYCs) and the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) have filed new lawsuits against the state, bringing the total to 800 cases.
Former Illinois juvenile detainees speak out about alleged abuse in facilities, more lawsuits filed
More people are coming forward with allegations of sexual abuse inside Illinois' juvenile detention system, adding to hundreds of lawsuits already filed.
New lawsuits in alleged sex abuse at Illinois juvenile facilities include over 130 people
New lawsuits surrounding sex abuse at Illinois juvenile facilities include more than 130 people, with allegations dating back to the 90s.
Survivors of child abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change
He’s among 800 people who have filed complaints since May against juvenile detention centers in Illinois alleging they were sexually abused by employees. The Illinois lawsuits are part of a wave of complaints against juvenile detention centers nationwide including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Hampshire.
Survivors of abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change
The Illinois lawsuits are part of a wave of complaints against juvenile detention centers nationwide including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Hampshire.
‘I deal with PTSD on a daily basis': Man alleges sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile center
Lawsuits were filed on behalf of at least 133 alleged victims of sexual abuse at juvenile state-run facilities in Illinois. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus reports on the details of the lawsuit and the alleged victims.
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Cook County juvenile detention center given high marks
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Impacts of Juvenile Center re-opening could be felt almost immediately
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Juvenile Detention Center in Springfield reopens with new security measures
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