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San Diego County faces lawsuits from individuals who allege they were sexually abused by probation officers while in juvenile detention. The lawsuits claim systemic failures allowed abuse to persist for decades, despite complaints from victims.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Director Joe O’Leary on administrative leave amid an investigation into widespread allegations of sexual abuse at state-run youth correctional facilities. With lawsuits exposing systemic abuse and failures in oversight, this case raises urgent concerns about the safety of incarcerated youth and the accountability of state agencies.
More than 100 new lawsuits have been filed against Illinois juvenile detention centers, bringing the total to 800, as survivors allege years of systemic sexual abuse and government inaction.