Facility profile California
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility is a program in San Diego, California.
News coverage
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‘Longstanding, systemic failure’: San Diego County hit with new claims of child sex abuse in juvenile hall, foster care
San Diego County faces multiple new lawsuits alleging that former wards were sexually assaulted by county employees while in juvenile detention and foster‑care facilities. Plaintiffs describe the abuse as systemic, involving threats of retaliation and insufficient oversight; the county has declined detailed comment while stating it is reviewing the claims.
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San Diego County confronts fresh round of sex-abuse claims by former youth
Eight new plaintiffs have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse by guards while being held in San Diego County juvenile detention facilities. The allegations are similar to prior claims from former residents of the facilities. The plaintiffs allege that they were subjected to sexual abuse, including rape, while in the facilities.
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Camp Barrett Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlement
Camp Barrett, a juvenile detention facility in California, is facing lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of minors by staff members. The facility, operated by the San Diego County Probation Department, was intended to provide rehabilitation services to court-involved youth. However, survivors report experiencing physical and sexual abuse, which was allegedly enabled by systemic failures in hiring, supervision, and oversight. The lawsuits seek to hold the county and facility responsible for the harm suffered by the survivors.