Survivors of abuse in Bronx juvenile detention centers, supported by elected officials, announced the filing of over 150 civil lawsuits due to a local law extending the statute of limitations. The lawsuits address claims of sexual abuse in NYC juvenile jails, with over 500 youth alleging abuse during their stay. Lawmakers emphasize the need to prioritize supporting survivors and ensuring they are treated with dignity, calling for immediate investigation into the systemic nature of the abuse.
150+ youth claim they were sexually abused during their stay in city custody. This is the third article highlighting the systemic nature of sexual abuse in our jails. These allegations must be investigated immediately. Failure to act would add insult of injury. My statement: https://t.co/USM1Uulc9g https://t.co/EePvWAYXWj
500+ youth filed claims of sexual abuse during their stay in city custody. This is the third article highlighting the systemic nature of sexual abuse in our city jails. These allegations must be investigated immediately. Failure to act would add insult to injury. My statement: https://t.co/EJeVCHKwOa https://t.co/qshKshz7Ic
As lawmakers, we must prioritize supporting survivors of sexual abuse by ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity by the systems designed to help them — not re-victimized. https://t.co/hK2WgWbnyH
154 New Yorkers sue, claiming sexual abuse in NYC juvenile jails https://t.co/5di8ZHbjl3
Today, survivors of abuse in Bronx juvenile detention centers, along with elected officials, gathered to announce the filing of more than 150 civil lawsuits. These lawsuits were made possible by a a local law passed by @nyccouncil in 2021 that extended the statute of limitations. https://t.co/O8DWEfMCal