Sexual Abuse at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center – Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Did you suffer sexual abuse while you were detained at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center? If so, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. If you suffered sexual abuse during your detention, you should reach out to the experts here at the Kenmore Law Group as soon as possible to explore the legal options available to you. Our prison sex abuse lawyers have decades of experience and are not afraid to fight for your rights and ensure that all liable parties/entities are held responsible for sexual abuse that occurs on their premises.
If you are ready to explore your right to file a Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center sexual abuse claim, contact our legal team at your earliest convenience.
About the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
The Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center is owned by the GEO Group, Inc. with is a private company that owns multiple prisons and detention centers. The Mesa Verde facility is operated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility is located at 425 Golden State in Bakersfield, CA. Unfortunately, sexual abuse is common in these processing centers.
Different Examples of Sexual Abuse at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
Sexual abuse is essentially an umbrella term that can be used to describe many different types of sexual misconduct. Some examples of sexual abuse can include the following:
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Any penetration with fingers, objects, etc.
- Oral sex (performing or forcing the victim to perform)
- Any unwanted or forced sex act
- Forced kissing
- Fondling, groping, and any unwanted touching, in general
- Making sexual jokes or comments at the victim or near the victim
- Forcing the victim to pose for explicit photos or videos
- And more
Without a doubt, every instance of sexual abuse at prisons and detention centers is different. The sexual abuse may be suffered at the hands of staff, including counselors, guards, security, directors, etc., and other inmates or detainees at the facility. In some situations, the abuse can occur just ones, although it can be recurring throughout the victim’s entire detention period.
Understanding the Harm that Can Occur
No matter the specific sexual abuse that occurs, it is likely that affected inmates suffer harm. Harm can be physical or psychological and may include the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Pregnancies and pregnancy-related complications
- Injuries to genitals and injuries to reproductive organs
- Fractures, lacerations, scrapes, bruises, and other injuries caused by the use of force
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- Anxiety
- Fear
- New or worsened phobias
- Increased risk of self-harm
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- And more
Without a doubt, the harm suffered as a result of sexual abuse at an ICE processing facility can result in long-lasting harm. Some affected individuals may suffer from the consequences of the sexual abuse for the rest of their lives.
Can I File a Sex Abuse Lawsuit for an Incident at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center?
Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit if you were sexually abused at the Mesa Verde ICE facility. This is because the owners and operators of these facilities (GEO and ICE, in this case) have a duty to keep all inmates safe during their detentions. Part of ensuring inmate safety includes subjecting all staff (including prospective staff and existing staff) to thorough background checks, training, and supervision. These facilities must also have the necessary policies and procedures in place for reporting abuse, investigating reports, and responding appropriately to confirmed abuse. Some examples of how these entities may respond to protect inmates and prevent further abuse can include separating inmates, transferring inmates to separate units or facilities, increasing security, removing staff from the facility, firing staff, etc.
As mentioned, the facility is owned by GEO although it is used as an ICE detention center; therefore, both entities could face liability. Survivors of sexual abuse at the facility could pursue claims, including class action lawsuits.
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a claim for sexual abuse that happened at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center, contact our team today.
Recovering Compensation for Sexual Abuse at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
Can I recover compensation? Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation for the harm that you suffered while you were detained at the facility. Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include some of the following:
- All medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Treble damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal expenses
- And more
Our team here at the Kenmore Law Group is committed to fighting for the rights of survivors of prison sex abuse. Our experienced prison sex abuse lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to help you recover the maximum payout available. Whether our sex abuse lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our experts will go above it all to ensure that you are fairly compensated. Contact our team today to learn more about the options available to you and your family.
Contact the Experts at the Kenmore Law Group Today
Our detention center sexual abuse lawyers here at Kenmore have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your sexual abuse claim against GEO and/or ICE for abuse that happened at the Mesa Verde detention facility. Our lawyers are dedicated to fighting for the rights of survivors of sexual abuse and ensuring that they can get justice. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.
Our law firm offers free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact our team today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will not be responsible for paying any upfront legal costs at all for any of our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a strict contingency basis, meaning that you will not have to pay any legal expenses whatsoever if your claim is not successful.
Contact us today to learn more about fighting for your right to win.
