Sexual Abuse of Inmates at El Centro Detention Facility

Unfortunately, sexual abuse at prisons is very common. El Centro Detention Facility is no exception. If you suffered sexual abuse while you were detained at El Centro Detention Facility or any other prison or detention center that is privately-owned, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be eligible to receive compensation. To explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm immediately.

The team here at the Kenmore Law Group has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and get justice. Our lawyers are committed to helping survivors of sexual abuse pursue lawsuits and recover the payout that they are owed. Contact our experts today for more information.

About the Facility

The El Centro Detention Facility is located in El Centro, California – specifically, at 1115 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro, California 92243. The facility is owned by The GEO Group and leased to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). The facility is an immigration detention center.

Understanding Sexual Abuse at Detention Facilities

Sexual abuse can happen at any time and at any place, and prisons are no exception. Sexual abuse can happen at the hands of staff (like guards, security, counselors, directors, and other staff) as well as at the hands of other inmates detained at the prison or facility.

The sexual abuse that may occur at these detention centers may include the following:

• Rape
• Sodomy
• Attempted rape
• Penetration with objects or any other penetration
• Oral sex (performing it on the victim or forcing the victim to perform it)
• Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act or participate any sexual act)
• Any fondling, groping, or unwanted touching
• And more

Sexual Abuse at Prisons Leads to Physical and Psychological Harm

Some of the harm that victims of prison sexual abuse may suffer can include the following:

• Injuries to genitals and injuries to reproductive organs
• Unwanted pregnancies and complications related to pregnancies
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries caused by the use of force or a physical struggle during the abuse, including lacerations, scrapes, bruises, fractures, and more
• Psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, panic, depression, fear, and more
• Increased risk of substance abuse
• Increased risk of self-harm (including suicide)

Survivors of prison sex abuse are likely to experience long-term harm that can affect them throughout their entire detention as well as after they have been released. The effects of the abuse may affect different aspects of their lives, including the ability to hold down a job, form normal relationships, and more.

No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to prison sexual abuse, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Our legal team here at Kenmore Law Group is ready to help you better understand the options available to you.

Can I File a Lawsuit for Prison Sexual Abuse?
Yes, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. More specifically, you could file a lawsuit against the GEO Group as well as the USMS. In general, the right to sue is based on the owner/operator failure to keep inmates safe from abuse. Whether the sexual abuse happened at the hands of staff or other inmates, survivors could have grounds to file lawsuits. It is also important to highlight that in cases where the owners/operators were aware of the abuse, ignored the abuse, and/or encouraged the abuse, the sexual abuse may actually be considered a civil rights violation, meaning that survivors could also have the right to file a civil rights lawsuit.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you after suffering sexual abuse while detailed at El Centro Detention Facility or any other privately-owned facility, contact our team as soon as possible.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

Every claim is different, so the compensation that you can be awarded can vary significantly, The different categories of compensation that could be available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses (including projected medical costs for future care)
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal fees
• And more

Our experienced prison sex abuse lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available. Whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our team will always do everything possible to secure the maximum recovery available for your claim. Do not hesitate to reach out to our prison sex abuse lawyers here at the Kenmore Law Group today.

Contact Kenmore Law Group for Help Suing for Prison Sex Abuse

Unfortunately, prison sexual abuse has always been a major problem at privately-run prisons. If you were sexually abused while you were detained at El Centro Detention Center, it is important that you seek legal help and fight for your right to justice. Our prison sexual abuse lawyers have decades of experience and are not afraid to take on any liable party or entity to fight for the rights of our clients. We offer free case reviews, which include 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, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Since our firm works on a strict contingency structure, you will actually not be required to pay anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for any legal expenses.

Contact our team today for more information.