Seek Justice for Sexual Abuse in Texas Youth Facilities

If you or someone you know was sexually abused in a Texas youth facility or institution while under the age of 18 and born AFTER Sept 1, 1992, you may be eligible for financial compensation.

Survivors have a right to pursue justice, but time is running out. Contact our legal team today for a free, private case review to determine your eligibility and understand your rights.

Who Is Eligible for Compensation?

To qualify for compensation, you must meet the following criteria:

• Sexual abuse occurred while in a Texas youth facility or institution.
• The abuse happened before you turned 18.
• You were born AFTER Sept 1, 1992.
• You do not already have a lawyer.

If you meet these conditions, you may have a valid claim. Don't wait — take action now.

The Scope of the Problem in Texas Youth Facilities

A series of federal investigations uncovered extensive sexual abuse, physical violence, and unsafe conditions in Texas youth facilities. According to a 2024 U.S. Department of Justice Report, Texas youth facilities violated children’s constitutional rights through:

• Excessive use of pepper spray and physical force.
• Prolonged solitary confinement with minimal access to education or mental health support.
• Failure to prevent sexual abuse by both staff and other residents.

In 2022, a DOJ report found that 20% of children in two Texas detention centers reported being sexually abused — some by staff members who later faced criminal charges (source).

List of Offending Facilities

Sexual abuse and mistreatment were reported at several Texas youth facilities, including:

• Al Price State Juvenile Correctional Facility
• Corsicana Residential Treatment Center
• Crockett State School
• Evins Regional Juvenile Center (2024 Secure Facility)
• Gainesville State School (2024 Secure Facility)
• Giddings State School (2024 Secure Facility)
• John Shero State Juvenile Correctional Facility (formerly San Saba State School)
• Marlin Orientation and Assessment Unit
• McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility Unit I (2024 Secure Facility)
• McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility Unit II (2024 Secure Facility)
• Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex Unit I (2024 Secure Facility)
• Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex Unit II (2024 Secure Facility)
• Sheffield Boot Camp
• Victory Field Correctional Academy
• West Texas State School

If you or a loved one were abused in one of these facilities, you may be eligible for compensation.

How Abuse Survivors Are Affected

Victims of sexual abuse often endure lifelong emotional, mental, and physical trauma. Survivors may experience:

• Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Difficulty building trust and forming relationships
• Ongoing physical pain or medical issues

You can obtain the financial resources needed for counseling, medical treatment, and support by seeking compensation.

Timeline of Key Events

The crisis in Texas youth facilities spans decades. Key events include:

• 2007 — A State Auditor's report revealed alarming evidence of widespread sexual abuse in Texas juvenile facilities (source).
• 2017 & 2021 — Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas Rangers to investigate sexual abuse claims, resulting in multiple staff arrests (source).
• 2024 — The DOJ's investigation concluded that Texas youth facilities engaged in systematic abuse, neglect, and constitutional violations (source).

The DOJ warned Texas officials that litigation could be imminent if reforms are not made promptly.

Request a Free, Private Case Review

The opportunity to pursue justice won't last forever. If you or a loved one experienced sexual abuse in a Texas youth facility and meet the eligibility criteria, take action now.

Our experienced attorneys will provide a free, confidential case review to assess your claim and help you fight for your deserved compensation.

Contact us now to begin your path to justice and recovery.

We believe all victims who have experienced sexual abuse after placement in a Texas youth facility should receive justice and potential compensation, beginning with a free, private case review with our experienced legal team.