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Jasper, Oregon • Operated by Jasper Mountain
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Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
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What Happened at Jasper Mountain
Jasper Mountain, a private residential treatment facility in Jasper, Oregon, has faced recurring allegations of abuse and safety violations spanning over two decades. The facility has been subject to extensive scrutiny from state investigators, with the Oregon Department of Human Services contacting the facility 30 times regarding abuse and neglect concerns in 2016 alone. Multiple abuse reports involving children emerged in 2019, continuing a troubling pattern of safety incidents at the facility. The documented problems extend beyond staff misconduct to include serious physical harm allegations. In 2007, the facility faced a lawsuit over children sustaining broken bones while in their care. Additional criminal cases have involved individuals connected to the facility, including a 2009 case where a foster parent was charged with sexual abuse targeting Jasper Mountain residents, and a 1997 incident involving a former employee charged with child pornography. While two lawsuits have been filed against the facility, no monetary settlements have been publicly documented, leaving questions about accountability and remediation for the alleged harm. If you or someone you know was affected by abuse or neglect at Jasper Mountain or any residential treatment facility, consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in institutional abuse cases to understand your legal rights and options.
- Location
- Jasper, Oregon 97455
- Facility Type
- private residential treatment
- Status
- active
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
Multiple abuse reports involving child at Jasper Mountain
More than 35 reports were made to DHS about a 13-year-old child named Simon S., detailing physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. The child was recently released from Jasper Mountain facility and is part of a foster care lawsuit against Oregon.
Source: Street Roots →DHS investigators contacted Jasper Mountain 30 times for abuse/neglect
Between July 2016 and June 2018, Jasper Mountain was contacted 30 times by DHS investigators about neglect or abuse problems. This pattern of investigations was cited as evidence of systemic issues at the facility.
Source: Willamette Week →Foster parent charged with sex abuse targeting Jasper Mountain residents
Joshua Friar was charged with sex abuse for allegedly targeting vulnerable juvenile males at Jasper Mountain treatment facility. He later requested that DHS place these children in his foster home.
Source: The Oregonian →Lawsuit over children's broken bones at Jasper Mountain
Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit seeking $200,000 per child from Jasper Mountain treatment home for suffering caused by broken bones, plus medical expenses. The case involves injuries sustained by children at the facility.
Source: The Spokesman-Review →Former Jasper Mountain employee charged with child pornography
A suspect in a child pornography case worked with children at SCAR Jasper Mountain from January 1997 through April 2007. Police investigated the individual who had decades of contact with children in the Eugene/Springfield area.
Source: NBC16 →Your Legal Rights in Oregon
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