Closedcounty facility

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.

lawsuit2024Verified

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.

investigation2022Verified

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.

investigation2021Verified

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.

lawsuit2021Verified

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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