Did you suffer bullying and/or hazing at a juvenile hall or juvenile camp in California? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit for the harm that you suffered. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team is committed to fighting for your rights and helping victims get justice. If you are ready to speak with our juvenile halls and juvenile camps bullying and hazing injury lawsuit lawyers, contact us today.
About Bullying and Hazing
Bullying and hazing in California juvenile halls and youth camps is relatively common.
Bullying – an aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes someone else injury or general discomfort. Bullying can take many forms, including physical contact (like kicking, hitting, pushing, and punching), verbal abuse (using words to hurt the person, calling them names, etc.), emotional/psychological abuse (starting rumors, intimidation, etc.), and sexual abuse/harassment, for example.
Hazing – refers to a range of activities from minor pranks to dangerous rituals. Hazing is common to prove someone’s worth or to gain acceptance into a specific group. Hazing can also be a form of punishment.
Both bullying and hazing can ultimately result in significant injuries. This may include physical, mental, and emotional harm, such as traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, concussions, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, burns, lacerations, injuries to genitals, organ damage, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear, panic, etc. In addition, bullying and hazing could increase the risk of self-harm and drug abuse.
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California Juvenile Halls and Youth Camps
The facilities in the state include the following:
- Alameda Camp Sweeney
- Alameda County Juvenile Justice Facility
- Alan M. Crogan Youth Treatment/Educational Center
- Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
- Bear Creek Academy Youth Camp
- Butte County Probation Camp Program
- Butte Juvenile Detention
- Camp Challenger
- Camp Erwin Owen
- Camp Onizuka
- Camp Scott
- Campus Kilpatrick
- Central Juvenile Hall
- Central Valley Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center
- Coastal Valley Academy
- Contra Costa Juvenile Hall
- Del Norte Juvenile Hall
- Dorothy Kirby Center
- East Mesa Juvenile Hall
- Fresno Co. Juvenile Justice Campus
- High Desert JDAC
- Humboldt County Juvenile Hall
- Humboldt Regional Center
- Imperial County Juvenile Hall
- Indio Juvenile Hall
- Inyo County Special Purpose Juvenile Hall
- James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall
- Juv. Justice Corr. Complex
- Juvenile Center Camp
- Juvenile Commitment Facility
- Juvenile Correctional Academy
- Juvenile Detention Center
- Juvenile Justice Campus Commitment Facility
- Kearny Mesa Juvenile Hall
- Kings County Juvenile Center
- L. A. Camp Paige
- L. A. Camp Rockey
- L.A. Central Juvenile
- Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility
- Los Padrinos
- Los Prietos Boys Camp
- Margaret J. Kemp Girl’s Camp
- Marin County Juvenile Hall
- Mariposa Special Purpose JH
- Maxine Singer Center Camp
- Mendocino County Juvenile Hall
- Monterey County Juvenile Hall
- Monterey County Youth Center
- Napa County Juvenile Hall
- New Horizons Academy
- Orange Co. Youth Guidance Ctr.
- Orange County Juvenile Hall
- Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility
- Pathways Academy
- Placer Juvenile Detention
- Rivers Edge Academy
- Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility
- San Benito County Juv. Hall
- San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center
- San Joaquin Juvenile Hall
- San Joaquin Probation Camp
- San Mateo County Youth Services Center
- Santa Clara Juvenile Hall
- Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall
- Shasta County Juv Rehab Facility
- SLO County Juvenile Hall
- So Lake Tahoe Juvenile
- Solano Challenge Program
- Solano County Juvenile Hall
- Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
- Sonoma County Probation Camp
- South Tahoe Challenge Camp
- Southwest Juvenile Hall
- Stanislaus County JH
- Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center
- Sylmar Juvenile Hall
- Tehama County Juvenile Detention Facility
- Tulare Co. Detention Fac. Camp
- Tulare Co. Juv. Det. Facility
- Tulare County Youth Facility
- Tuolumne County MLRJDF
- Urban Camp
- VCPAJF Commitment Services
- VCPAJF Detention Services
- William James Ranch
- Yolo County Juvenile Hall
- Youth Leadership Academy
- Youthful Offender Treatment Program
- Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall
What are My Rights?
Many people mistakenly believe that they lose all their rights when they are detained in a youth camp or a juvenile hall. This is far from the truth. Although conditions within these facilities may be less than ideal for youth, the truth is that youth still has a right to a safe environment. Of course, you still have civil rights even when you are detained. Depending on the details surrounding the bullying and hazing that occurred, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for a civil rights violation. If your harm occurred due to the negligence of the facility and the operating entity, you could pursue a lawsuit in civil court. For more information about your rights, contact us today.
Can I Sue for Bullying and Hazing at a Juvenile Hall?
Yes, you could have the right to sue. If you suffered bullying and/or hazing while in juvenile hall or in a juvenile camp, you could sue. Under California Code of Regulations (specifically Title 15, Division 5.5, Chapter 2.5, Section 1370-1373), juvenile facilities have to meet certain requirements for bullying prevention; these are related to policies, training, reporting/investigating procedures, interventions, and support for victims. Although no laws like this exist specifically for hazing, hazing in juvenile halls actually can fall under existing laws, and, in some cases, hazing can be classified under other categories like assault and battery. In addition, it is important to understand that these facilities, and the entities that operate them (which is usually the county) have a duty to keep detained youth safe. However, their negligence can contribute to bullying and hazing – and, of course, to the resulting harm. Unfortunately, many times, the directors and the individuals running these facilities actively ignore reports of bullying and hazing even though they are well-aware of the situation. In these cases, the facility can actually be liable for all harm.
For more information about your right to sue, please reach out to our bullied while incarcerated in juvenile hall lawyers. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Although every bullying and hazing claim is different, you could potentially be eligible to receive compensation for some of the following:
- All medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death benefits
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
Here at our law firm, our legal team is fully committed to fighting for the rights of victims and their families. If you or a loved one suffered harm due to bullying and hazing at a juvenile hall or juvenile camp, it is important that you find legal help as soon as possible to ensure that you can recover the payout that you are owed. Our team will evaluate your claim and help you reach the maximum recovery available. For information on the possible value of your claim and what you could be entitled to receive, please do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations which determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their lawsuits. In general, injury claims and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, so claimants have two years to file their lawsuits. However, when a government entity is involved, this deadline is significantly shorter. Government claims are subject to a strict six-month statute of limitations. Based on the response of the government entity, claimants will have either six months or two years to file lawsuits against the entity.
If the bullying or hazing that you suffered falls into the category of child sex abuse, you may have longer to file a claim. This is because child sex abuse claims are subject to a longer deadline. Victims have until the age of forty (or five years from the discovery of the harm caused by the abuse) to file their claims.
If you are unsure of the total length of time available for your claim, please do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm today. Our experts are fully committed to handling your claim effectively – to do so we must file your claim on time.
Contact the Experts at the Normandie Law Firm Today
Were you bullied or hazed while incarcerated at a juvenile hall or juvenile camp in California? If so, you may have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be eligible to recover compensation. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for the harm that you suffered, please do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Here at our law firm, our juvenile hall bullying and hazing experts are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and recover compensation. To ensure that our legal help is accessible to everyone looking for guidance with a claim, we offer free legal services. These free legal services include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – our team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure; so our clients will actually not be required to pay anything if they do not win their claims. if you are ready to speak with our juvenile hall and youth camp bullying and hazing injury lawyers, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
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