Overview

• Plaintiffs seek $2 million each in damages for alleged abuse between 1997 and 2017.
• Lawsuits detail disturbing accounts of sexual assault by guards, teachers, and counselors.
• Allegations include coercion, threats, and retaliation against those who reported abuse.
• Attorneys call for immediate reforms and accountability from state officials.
• Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, highlighting a broader issue in juvenile detention centers.