Juvenile Detention Lawsuit
In Maryland, disturbing reports have surfaced of children and teens experiencing abuse while in the custody of juvenile detention facilities. These incidents include physical and sexual abuse, often committed by staff members, administrators, or other individuals in positions of authority.
Facilities Involved
Many of the abuse claims come from both state-run and private juvenile facilities, where oversight and accountability have historically been lacking. Survivors have reported being mistreated, ignored when seeking help, or punished for speaking out.
Patterns of Abuse
The abuse often occurred before the victims turned 18 and was frequently systemic — involving repeated misconduct, intimidation, and neglect by those charged with protecting minors. In many cases, victims were not believed, and the abusers remained in their roles.
Legal Action and Survivors' Rights
Recent changes in Maryland law and growing public awareness have empowered survivors to come forward. Lawsuits are being filed against institutions that failed to protect children in their care. Survivors may be eligible for financial compensation, counseling support, and the opportunity to hold those responsible accountable.
Juvenile Detention Centers & Institutions Covered
Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center ‐ 9925 Blackwell Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
• Backbone Mountain Youth Center ‐ 124 Camp 4 Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
• Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center ‐ 300 N Gay St, Baltimore, MD 21202
• Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School ‐ 9700 Old Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
• Cheltenham Youth Detention Center ‐ 11003 Frank Tippett Rd, Cheltenham, MD 20623
• Crownsville Hospital Center ‐ 1700 Romig Dr E, Crownsville, MD 21032
• Department of Juvenile Justice Services
• Garrett Children's Center ‐ 164 Freedom Lane, Lonaconing, MD 21539
• Green Ridge Youth Center ‐ 15 Mile Creek Rd, Flintstone, MD 21530
• Herman L. Tolson Bootcamp ‐ 2001 Toulson Road, Jessup, MD 20794
• J. DeWeese Carter Youth Facility ‐ 300 Scheeler Road PO Box 229, Chestertown, MD,
21620
• Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center ‐ 405 W Naylor Mill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801
• Maple Run Youth Center ‐ Flintstone, MD 21530
• Maryland House of Corrections
• Maryland Reception and Diagnostic Center ‐ Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
• Maryland State Parole & Probation
• Maryland Training Center ‐ 18800 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21746
• Maryland Youth Residence Center ‐ 721 Woodbourne Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
• Meadow Mountain Youth Center ‐ 234 Recovery Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536
• Montrose Juvenile Hall ‐ 10700 Fifteen Mile Creek Road, Flintstone, MD 21530
• Mountain View ‐ 124 Camp 4 Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
• Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents ‐ 15000 Broschart Rd, Rockville, MD
20850
• Savage Mountain Youth Center ‐ 164 Freedom Ln, Lonaconing, MD 21539
• Thomas J.S. Waxter Children's Center ‐ 375 Red Clay Rd, Laurel, MD 20724
• Thomas O'Farrell Youth Center ‐ 7960 Henryton Road, Marriottsville, MD 21103
• Victor Cullen Center ‐ 6000 Cullen Dr, Sabillasville, MD 21780
• Walter P. Carter Center ‐ 701 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Washington County Juvenile Service ‐ Washington County, 44 N Potomac St #300,
• Hagerstown, MD 21740
• Western Maryland Children's Center ‐ 18420 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740
• William Donald Schaeffer House ‐ 907 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217