Justice for Survivors of Abuse in San Diego County Facilities
Representing Victims of Institutional Abuse in Juvenile and Child Welfare Systems
If you or a loved one experienced abuse while in the custody of San Diego County - whether through the child welfare system or juvenile justice system - you are not alone, and legal help is available.​
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Survivors from across the County’s youth facilities are coming forward with disturbing accounts of sexual abuse, physical mistreatment, intimidation, and neglect at the hands of staff members and supervisors. Many were minors - some under the age of 10 - when the alleged abuse occurred. These experiences, often hidden for years, point to systemic failures that allowed misconduct to continue unchecked.
At the James Harris Law Firm, we are proud to represent survivors of institutional abuse. We are currently investigating claims from individuals who suffered abuse while held at San Diego County-run facilities, and we are committed to holding those responsible fully accountable.
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Our law firm has received over $140,000,000 in settlement offers and awards for sex abuse survivors in the last year alone.
San Diego facilities where abuse has been alleged:
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Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Center (Juvenile Hall)
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Youth Transition Campus (YTC) – formerly the Juvenile Probation Center (2024–present)
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Rancho Del Campo
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Camp Barrett
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East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility
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A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center (1994–2020)
Abuse Alleged:
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Sexual and physical abuse by staff and supervisors
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Threats and intimidation to prevent children from reporting abuse
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Failure to screen or properly train employees
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Negligent supervision and mishandling of abuse reports
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Systemic neglect by San Diego County agencies responsible for child and youth welfare
You Deserve Justice. We’re Here to Help.
Speaking out about abuse takes immense courage. Our experienced legal team is here to support you with confidential consultations at no cost - and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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Your story matters. Let us help you seek justice, accountability, and the compensation you deserve.
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