Articles Posted in New Mexico

On this page, we will look at New Mexico juvenile detention center and residential treatment center sex abuse lawsuits and their settlement value. Recent evidence from investigations and lawsuits has emerged which shows that juvenile inmates in New Mexico are frequently victims of sexual assault and abuse. These victims can now file civil lawsuits against the state for negligently failing to take reasonable measures to protect them from this abuse.

About New Mexico Juvenile Detention Centers

In New Mexico, juvenile detention and correctional facilities are operated under the control and authority of the Children Youth & Families Department (CYFD). Unlike most other states, New Mexico does have any large, state operated juvenile detention center facilities. Instead, CYFD focuses primarily on non-confinement punishment and rehabilitation for juveniles.

Under New Mexico law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in New Mexico. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of New Mexico sex abuse lawsuits.

News & Updates

October 12, 2024: A jury in New Mexico issued a massive $485 million verdict in a sex abuse case in which a young girl was sexually assaulted by her foster father. The lawsuit was filed against the foster parents as well as Acadia Healthcare, a national behavioral health care provider that was involved in placing the girl in her foster home pursuant to its contract with the state of New Mexico.