Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Staff in Illinois Juvenile Detention
We represent survivors of sexual misconduct committed by guards, counselors, and facility employees at Cook County JTDC, IDJJ Youth Centers, and facilities across Illinois. We're here to listen and help you take action.
Available 24/7 — 888-717-2688
Confidential
All consultations are completely confidential
Proven Results
$4B+ recovered for abuse survivors
Experienced Team
3,500+ survivors represented
40+ Years
Decades of experience fighting for justice
Recognized Excellence in Legal Representation
How We Help
Free Confidential Consultation
Share your story in a safe, judgment-free conversation. Your privacy is protected.
Investigation and Evidence Building
Our team gathers records, identifies witnesses, and builds a comprehensive case.
Negotiation or Filing the Lawsuit
We pursue maximum compensation through settlement or aggressive litigation.
No Fees Unless We Win
You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
Facilities Under Investigation
Our attorneys are investigating abuse claims at juvenile detention facilities across Illinois
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Also known as the Audy Home. One of the largest juvenile detention facilities in the nation with documented abuse spanning decades.
Learn MoreIllinois Youth Center - Chicago
IDJJ facility with reports of guard misconduct, excessive use of restraints, and inadequate mental health care.
Learn MoreIllinois Youth Center - Harrisburg
Remote facility where isolation from families and oversight failures created conditions for abuse and neglect.
Learn MoreIllinois Youth Center - St. Charles
Multi-security level facility with documented incidents of staff-on-youth violence and inadequate medical care.
Learn MoreIllinois Youth Center - Warrenville
Female youth facility with reports of sexual misconduct by staff and failure to provide trauma-informed care.
Learn MoreIllinois Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Former boot camp-style facility with documented cases of physical abuse and punitive treatment programs.
Learn MoreCounty Facilities Under Investigation
We are actively investigating claims of staff misconduct at county-level detention centers across Illinois. If you were held at any of these locations, contact us immediately.
Who Can File a Claim?
Illinois law provides options for survivors of juvenile detention abuse to seek justice, even for abuse that occurred years ago.
- You were detained in an Illinois juvenile facility at any time
- You experienced sexual abuse by staff members, guards, counselors, or facility employees
- The abuse involved unwanted sexual touching or contact by staff
- You know or can identify the staff member who committed the abuse
- A family member who was detained and sexually abused by staff has since passed away
- You experienced retaliation for reporting staff sexual abuse
Illinois Statute of Limitations
Under Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/13-202.2), survivors of childhood sexual abuse whose claims were not already time-barred as of January 1, 2014 may now file at any time—there is no deadline. For abuse occurring in the 1990s and later, most survivors' claims remain viable today.
Check Your EligibilityWho We Are
Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events, including litigating against the Boy Scouts, clergy, medical professionals, and members of the justice system.
The attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP take a personal approach to representation. We are here to ensure that survivors have the opportunity to confront their past with the full support of our large legal team.
We are honored to have represented more than 3,500 survivors in the historic $4 billion settlement with Los Angeles County—the largest of its kind in history.
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Facilities We Are Investigating
Our attorneys are actively investigating abuse claims at juvenile detention facilities across Illinois
State Facilities
- • IYC Chicago
- • IYC Harrisburg
- • IYC Pere Marquette
- • IYC Warrenville
County Centers
- • Cook County (JTDC)
- • Kane County
- • Winnebago County
- • Lake County (Hulse)
- • Will County (River Valley)
- • Champaign County
- • Peoria County
- • LaSalle County
- • Madison County
- • St. Clair County
- • Sangamon County
- • Vermilion County
- • Franklin County
- • Mary Davis Detention Home
- • Adams County
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Illinois
150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
New York
488 Madison Ave., 20th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Long Island
445 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 419
Melville, NY 11747
California
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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Pennsylvania
101 West Elm Street, Suite 520
Conshohocken, PA 19428
New Jersey
89 N. Haddon Ave, Suite D
Haddonfield, NJ 08033