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Ware Youth Center in Coushatta, Louisiana, has become one of the most notorious juvenile facilities in the country due to a growing number of sexual abuse allegations. Dozens of former residents have come forward with harrowing accounts of abuse by staff at Ware, triggering both public outrage and legal action. Our law firm is actively investigating claims on behalf of survivors who were abused at Ware Youth Center, and we are helping families hold this institution accountable.

If you or your child experienced sexual abuse, coercion, or exploitation while in custody at Ware Youth Center, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Louisiana can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will look at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Louisiana. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse, and the average settlement amounts and jury payouts victims see in these lawsuits.  Our lawyers also give you the most recent updates on settlements and verdicts in sex abuse lawsuits.

If you are considering filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse, contact us online or call 800-553-8082 for a free consultation.

The Louisiana juvenile justice system has long been plagued by sexual abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment of the children in its care. From physical and sexual abuse by staff to illegal solitary confinement and inadequate medical care, these facilities have subjected vulnerable youth to traumatizing conditions that violate their rights. Numerous lawsuits and investigations have shed light on the systemic failures within Louisiana’s juvenile detention centers, and survivors are now stepping forward to demand accountability.

The crisis within Louisiana’s juvenile detention system is not a new development but rather the result of decades of systemic failures, mismanagement, and an entrenched culture of neglect and abuse. The state’s juvenile justice facilities have been repeatedly criticized for subjecting children to inhumane treatment, failing to provide necessary rehabilitation services, and operating with little transparency or accountability. Reports of excessive force, sexual abuse, solitary confinement, and denial of medical and mental health care have surfaced across multiple facilities, painting a disturbing picture of a system that prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation. For years, advocacy groups and legal experts have sounded the alarm, urging Louisiana officials to take action.  But meaningful reforms have been slow to materialize. It is has been two steps forward, two steps back,  leaving thousands of vulnerable children still at risk.

If you or a loved one has suffered abuse in a Louisiana juvenile detention center or residential treatment facility, you have legal options. Our firm is committed to holding institutions accountable for their failures to protect children and ensuring that survivors receive the justice and settlement compensation they deserve. Contact us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.