Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center
Lima, Pennsylvania
4
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
Facility Details
- Type
- detention
- Operator
- county
- Status
- closed
- Location
- Lima, Pennsylvania
Documented Incidents
The following incidents have been documented through news reports, lawsuits, and official investigations.
Three Former Residents Sue Delaware County Over Sexual Abuse
Three former residents of the now-closed Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center filed suit alleging sexual abuse by staff.
Grand Jury Report Exposes Abuse at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center
A grand jury investigation documented widespread physical, sexual, and mental abuse at the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center at Lima.
Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center Closed Due to Abuse Allegations
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center at Lima was closed in March 2021 due to multiple credible allegations of abuse.
Lawsuit Alleges Rape and Physical Abuse at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center
Laffey Bucci law firm filed suit on behalf of victims alleging rape, physical, sexual, and psychological abuse of children at DCJDC.
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