Closedstate facility

Charles H. Hickey Jr. School

Baltimore, Maryland

5

Documented Incidents

2

Lawsuits Filed

Facility Details

Type
detention
Operator
state
Status
closed
Location
Baltimore, Maryland

Documented Incidents

The following incidents have been documented through news reports, lawsuits, and official investigations.

sexual_abuse2025Verified

Former Staff Member Ronald Neverdon Arrested for Child Sex Abuse

Ronald Neverdon, 78, former housing supervisor at Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, was arrested and charged with 57 felony counts of sexually abusing children between 1976 and 1988.

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Thousands of Lawsuits Filed Under Maryland Child Victims Act

Over 3,800 sex abuse lawsuits filed against Maryland DJS facilities, with the majority involving Charles H. Hickey Jr. School. State facing estimated $2.7 billion in potential liability.

sexual_abuse2005Verified

17-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted by Another Youth

A 17-year-old male resident was sexually assaulted by another youth in his room within the Mandela unit, less than a month after the state took control of the facility.

investigation2004Verified

DOJ Investigation Finds Systemic Abuse at Hickey School

U.S. Department of Justice investigation revealed instances of staff sexual misconduct with juvenile residents, including inappropriate relationships with male youth as young as 14.

investigation2003Verified

Independent Monitor Report Reveals 20+ Abuse Cases

An independent monitors report revealed over 20 suspected cases of child abuse and neglect at the Hickey School, including staff sexual activity with juveniles and bringing alcohol and explicit materials into the facility.

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