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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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