Clifton Tatum Center Staff Sexual Abuse Lawyers

The Clifton Tatum Center was located at 380 Hillmont Avenue in Ventura, CA. Although the juvenile hall facility has since closed, there are still many people dealing with the consequences of the traumatic conditions at the juvenile hall. More specifically, detained youth suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Clifton Tatum Center staff. If you were detained at Clifton Tatum Center or at any other juvenile hall in Ventura County, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the county.

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Here at the Kenmore Law Group, our juvenile hall sex abuse lawyers are more than ready to take on your claim. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your sexual abuse lawsuit and fight for justice. Our legal team is ready to take care of your claim.

Sexual Abuse by Staff at Clifton Tatum Center

The staff at these juvenile halls are supposed to keep detained youth safe. Unfortunately, staff can take advantage of their position to abuse youth in these facilities – which are often among the most vulnerable. Staff may use force or mental/emotional manipulation to sexually abuse youth. Some youth might be manipulated into “cooperating” with the promise of early-release, time off sentences, or other benefits. Because youth often are afraid to report the abuse, have no where to report the abuse (especially if it occurs at the hands of high-level staff), or are threatened with further abuse if they speak up, the abuse can be ongoing. Even in cases where the abused youth do make reports, reports are often ignored, not taken seriously, or actually covered up.

Examples of Sexual Abuse at Clifton Tatum Center in Ventura

Sexual abuse is an umbrella term that covers many different types of abuse, which can include the following:

• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Penetration with foreign objects
• Forcing the victim to penetrate the attacker
• Oral sex (performing or forcing the victim to perform)
• Forced kissing
• Groping, fondling, and any touching
• Making inappropriate comments or jokes
• Showing the victim explicit pictures or videos

It is important to note that any sexual misconduct towards a minor is considered a form of child sex abuse. Minors can never consent to sexual contact.

The Harm Resulting from Sex Abuse at Clifton Tatum Center

Youth that suffered sexual abuse at this juvenile hall or any other facility in Ventura County or throughout California can potentially suffer the following harm:

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Pregnancy and related complications
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs
• Fractures, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises
• Post-traumatic stress
• Panic
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fear

In addition, youth may also be at increased risk of substance abuse and self-harm. The

No matter the harm that you or a member of your family suffered at the hands of staff at Clifton Tatum Center, it is important to reach out to a sex abuse lawyer as soon as possible.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, you could sue for sexual abuse that occurred at Clifton Tatum Center. Your right to sue is based on the County’s duty to keep all detained youth safe while detained. This includes keeping youth safe from harm at the hands of staff. Unfortunately, the county failed to exercise their duty of care. Negligent hiring, training, and supervising are all possible contributing factors to sexual abuse at the facility. Other possible contributing factors may include a lack of security, a lack of surveillance, no implementation of policies/procedures, etc. Unfortunately, reports of sexual abuse in these establishments are often ignored or even covered up.

In summary, you could file a lawsuit for the harm resulting from sexual abuse at this now-closed Ventura County juvenile facility. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team at your earliest convenience.

Can I Sue Even If Years Have Passed?

The Clifton Tatum Center is now closed. However, the closure of this facility does not erase the trauma suffered by detained youth that were subjected to sexual abuse. Under California law, victims of child sex abuse can still have the right to sue even if their abuse happened decades ago.

This is based on California law AB 218. Under this law, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty (which is twenty-two years after the age of eighteen) to file their lawsuits. The law also allows a five-year discovery rule, meaning that claimants have five years from the date of discovering the harm caused by the abuse to file their claims, even if they are past the age of forty. Thanks to this discovery rule, victims who dealt with repressed memories can still file claims.

If you find yourself unsure of whether you could still sue for abuse that occurred at the Clifton Tatum Center or at any other Ventura County juvenile detention facility, contact us today. Our team here at Kenmore will evaluate your claim and help you determine whether there is still time to sue.

Can I Receive Compensation?

Yes – you could be eligible to receive compensation for harm resulting from sexual abuse at the Clifton Tatum Center in Ventura County. Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Wrongful death benefits
• Legal costs

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to getting the victims of child sex abuse at California juvenile halls the highest recovery available for their claims. Whether we have to negotiate a settlement or take claims to trial to reach a verdict, we will always work towards getting the maximum payout available.

How much could I recover? Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be entitled to recover a significant amount of compensation. Payouts can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million – and sometimes even more. The value of juvenile hall sex abuse claims will be determined by the factors surrounding the claim, including the extent of the abuse that occurred, the permanency of the abuse, and more.

For more information about the possible value of your Clifton Tatum Center staff sex abuse case, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Contact the Kenmore Law Group Today

Our California juvenile hall sex abuse lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and help you get justice for the sexual abuse that you suffered at the hands of staff at the Clifton Tatum Center. Even if the abuse happened decades ago at a now-closed facility, you could still have the right to file a lawsuit. If you are ready to speak with our experienced sexual abuse lawyers, contact us today.

Free Case Evaluations: We offer free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your claim, our experts will be available to answer all you questions and address all your concerns. Our team will provide you with all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: Our clients will never be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on contingency, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.