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Rock River Academy Abuse Claims

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If you were harmed at Rock River Academy as a child, you are not alone — and what happened was not your fault. Even though the facility has closed, your story still matters, and speaking with us is always free and completely confidential.

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Were you abused at Rock River Academy?

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Proven Results

$4B+ recovered for abuse survivors

Experienced Team

3,500+ survivors represented

40+ Years

Decades of experience fighting for justice

Who May Have a Claim

You may be able to pursue a claim if, as a minor, you experienced sexual abuse while a patient at this facility.

How We Help

We investigate confidentially, obtain records, and guide you through every step. There is no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we win.

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What happens when you reach out

Three quiet steps, on your terms

1
You tell us as much or as little as you want.A confidential conversation with our team — by phone or online. You stay in control of the pace.
2
We review whether you have a claim.At no cost, against the facts and the law — and we tell you honestly either way.
3
You decide what happens next.There's no cost to speak with us, and you're never obligated to move forward.

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Time Limits

Time limits can apply to these claims. The sooner you reach out, the more we may be able to do — and speaking with us is free and confidential.

Why survivors are coming forward

Why Survivors Are Coming Forward Now

A 2014 Chicago Tribune investigation documented conditions at Rock River Academy; a September 2015 civil complaint, citing that investigation, alleged Rockford police had fielded more than 700 reports concerning victimization of girls at the facility over a four-year period. UHS, which operated the facility, disputed former residents' accounts. Rock River closed in April 2015.¹

A June 2024 U.S. Senate Finance Committee report separately examined systemic abuse and neglect in youth residential-treatment facilities operated by large for-profit companies.²

Sources & authorities (2)+

Every factual claim on this page is cited to the listed source. Links open the original document; access dates reflect our most recent verification.

1.Courthouse News Service report on the September 2015 Cook County suit by former Rock River Academy residents — Courthouse News Service, September 10, 2015 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
2.Warehouses of Neglect: How Taxpayers Are Funding Systemic Abuse in Youth Residential Treatment FacilitiesPDF — U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, June 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026)Official .gov source ↩

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have reported it at the time?+

No.

Is this confidential?+

Yes. Speaking with us is always free and completely confidential.

What does it cost?+

Nothing unless we win.

Does the person who abused me need to have been criminally charged or convicted?+

No. A criminal case is not required to pursue a civil claim.

The facility has closed — can I still have a claim?+

Yes. A facility closing does not necessarily prevent a claim. Contact us to discuss your situation confidentially.

You Are Not Alone. We're Here to Help.

Survivors are coming forward. Your story matters, and speaking with us is free, confidential, and trauma-informed.

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Rock River Academy Abuse Claims

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Were you abused at Rock River Academy?

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Proven Results

Experienced Team

40+ Years

Who May Have a Claim

How We Help

Three quiet steps, on your terms

Time Limits

Why Survivors Are Coming Forward Now

Frequently Asked Questions

You Are Not Alone. We're Here to Help.

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