Dozens of New Lawsuits Allege Sexual Abuse of Children Held in New Jersey Youth Detention Facilities

Dozens of additional lawsuits have been filed alleging sexual abuse of children held in New Jersey's youth detention facilities, according to the New Jersey Monitor, which reported the filings on Sept. 30.

The outlet reports that the claims target abuse inside state-run youth jails, adding to litigation already pending over conditions and staff conduct in the juvenile justice system. The accused in such suits are described by their roles as facility employees rather than named here.

The allegations in the complaints have not been adjudicated. The New Jersey Monitor's reporting, linked as the source, has more on the number of suits, the facilities involved and the state's response.