California City Correctional Center Sexual Assault Lawyers

Sexual abuse is, unfortunately, common in prisons. Inmates an suffer sexual assault and abuse at the hands of staff and even other inmates at prisons, including privately-owned facilities like the California City Correctional Center. If you suffered sexual abuse at the California City Correctional Center or at any other facility owned by Core Civic or another private company, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit and fight for compensation. You should seek legal help immediately to sue for the physical and psychological harm that you suffered.

Our experienced sexual abuse lawyers at Kenmore Law Group have decades of experience and are committed to helping survivors of sexual assault fight for their rights. Our team is not afraid to hold any negligent party or entity accountable for the harm resulting from the sexual abuse. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you with our experienced lawyers, contact our team today.

About the California City Correctional Center

The California City Correctional Center opened in 2006. The facility was owned and operated by CoreCivic prior to its closure, although it was previously operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations. The facility was located at 22844 Virginia Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. As of April 2020, the facility had a population of 2,081, which was a little over 90% of its 2,304 capacity. The facility was permanently closed in 2024.

Understanding Sexual Abuse of Inmates at California City Correctional Center

Even though the facility is now closed, it is important that former inmates who may have experienced abuse understand that they could have grounds to file a lawsuit. The term “sexual abuse” refers to different types of unwanted sexual contact, which can include the following:

• Rape and attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Any form of penetration (including penetration with foreign objects or fingers)
• Any unwanted touching, including groping and fondling anywhere on the body
• Forcing the victim to perform any sexual acts (masturbation, oral sex, and more)
• Making any inappropriate or sexual jokes/comments to the victim or around the victim
• Forcing the victim to pose for explicit photos or videos
• And more

Sexual Abuse in Prisons can Lead to Extensive Harm

Whether inmates are abused by other inmates or by staff (like guards, directors, counselors, etc.), they can suffer physical and psychological harm. Some examples of the harm that may occur can include the following:

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries to genitals and/or reproductive organs
• Other physical injuries from the use of force during the abuse (e.g., fractures, scrapes, lacerations, bruises, and more)
• Psychological injuries (e.g., post-traumatic stress, panic, anxiety, depression, fear, etc.)
• Increased risk of self-harm and substance abuse

Without a doubt, detained individuals that are subjected to sexual abuse are likely to suffer extensive harm. Of course, when you consider that detained individuals cannot get away from their abusers, so the abuse is likely to be ongoing.

No matter the specific harm that occurred as a result of sexual abuse at a prison, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit.

Liability for Sexual Abuse at CoreCivic’s California City Correctional Center

If you suffered sexual abuse at California City Correctional Center, you may have many questions, including some of the following:

• Can I file a lawsuit against CoreCivic for sexual abuse at California City Correctional Centere?
• What if the staff at California City Correctional Center knew of the abuse and ignored it or actually encouraged it?

These are very important questions. We will answer these questions below.

Can you file a lawsuit against CoreCivic? Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. CoreCivic is responsible for keeping inmates safe while they are detained. This includes keeping inmates safe from any abuse, including sexual abuse. CoreCivic has a duty to ensure that their staff does not pose a risk of harm to their inmates. During the hiring process, all prospective employees must be subject to background checks. Existing staff must also be subject to random background checks throughout their employment. Of course, Core Civic must properly train and supervise their staff. It is also important that there are policies/procedures in place for inmates and staff to report sexual abuse. The company must take all reports of sexual abuse seriously; they must investigate reports and take action accordingly to prevent further sexual abuse. Possible responses to these reports can include increasing security, removing staff, separating inmates, and more. No matter whether the sexual abuse happened at the hands of inmates or any staff, Core Civic could be held liable for all harm and could be sued.

What if Core Civic was aware of the sexual abuse and ignored it, encouraged it, or allowed it to happen? If sexual abuse was known, ignored, or encouraged, then the sexual abuse may be considered a civil rights violation. In these cases, the inmate could have the right to pursue a civil rights lawsuit in addition to a sexual abuse lawsuit.

Can I still file a lawsuit if the prison is now closed? Yes, even if the prison has been permanent closed, you could still have the right to file a lawsuit. Do not be afraid to pursue a claim, you can still hold Core Civic accountable.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you for sexual abuse at California City Correctional Center, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.

The Compensation Available for Survivors of Sex Abuse at California City Correctional Center

You could be entitled to receive compensation for the sexual abuse that you suffered while you were an inmate at the facility. Some of the different categories available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal expenses
• And more

Our sexual abuse lawyers here at the Kenmore Law Group are fully committed to fighting for the rights of survivors of prison sexual abuse. Our team is not afraid to take on Core Civic to fight for your rights and get you the highest recovery available. Whether our prison sexual abuse lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, our team will do everything possible to secure the maximum payout possible. If you are ready to discuss the compensation available to you and the potential value of your claim, contact us today.

How Kenmore Law Group Can Help You

Even when you are serving time in prison, you have the right to safety. If you suffered sexual abuse during the time that you were detained at the now-closed California City Correctional Center, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling prison sexual abuse claims and are fully committed to getting you justice. We are committed to remaining as accessible as possible, so we offer free case reviews. These include free consultations and free second opinions, during which out experts will be available to answer all your questions and provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Our firm offers a Zero-Fee Guarantee, so you will not pay any upfront legal costs for any legal services. In addition, our team works on a contingency basis, meaning that you will not be responsible for paying anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you will not pay any legal fees at all.

Contact the Kenmore Law Group today to learn more about your right to file a prison sexual abuse lawsuit.