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A claim can cover the harm done to you, now and later.
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How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Abuse in Los Angeles County juvenile halls and camps: what to know
Many people who were held in Los Angeles County juvenile halls and probation camps have come forward about sexual abuse by staff. In April 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $4 billion settlement of thousands of these claims (Associated Press).
If you are in danger now, call 911. You can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 24/7 at 800-656-4673.
What this means for you
- If you already have a lawyer and a claim, your claim may be part of a settlement. Your lawyer can explain where it stands.
- If you have not come forward yet, call us. Whether you still have a claim depends on when the abuse happened, your age, and the claim rules that apply to the County.
Rules that shape your case
- Claims against the County. Claims against a county can follow special rules and steps that do not apply to private defendants.
- More time than before. Many states, including California, have changed their laws in recent years to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse much more time to bring a claim, and in some cases there is no deadline (California School Boards Association summary). Other claims can still have short deadlines, for example some claims against public agencies. Call to find out what applies to you.
- Your privacy. The conversation with us is confidential. In many cases, a survivor can bring a case without their name in public court records. You decide how fast to go and what to share.
What helps a claim
You do not need records to call us. It helps to write down the facility names, the years you were there, staff names or descriptions, and anyone you told. Juvenile and probation records can often be requested later.
What to do now
- Take care of yourself. Counseling can help, whether or not you bring a claim.
- Write down what you remember when you are ready.
- Find any papers you have from the County, the probation department or a court.
- Do not sign anything before you get advice.
- Call us when you are ready. The call is confidential, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
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