Dozens Sue Maryland Agencies Over Alleged Abuse at Youth Facility

Lawsuits claim widespread sexual abuse at Good Shepherd Services, a treatment center for vulnerable youth, with allegations spanning decades.

More than three dozen individuals have filed lawsuits alleging they were sexually abused at Good Shepherd Services, a Maryland residential program for vulnerable youth.
The lawsuits target the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health for failing to protect the children.
Allegations include abuse by staff members, including nuns and priests, with some victims reporting being sedated to resist less.
Good Shepherd Services closed in 2017 following similar abuse allegations and a decision by state agencies to withdraw children from the program.
The lawsuits follow Maryland's elimination of the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, leading to a surge in litigation.