Closedprivate facility
Wordsworth Academy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
Facility Details
- Type
- detention
- Operator
- private
- Status
- closed
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Documented Incidents
The following incidents have been documented through news reports, lawsuits, and official investigations.
death2017Verified
Teen Death at Wordsworth Academy Leads to Closure
A teenager died at Wordsworth Academy in 2017, leading to investigations and ultimately the facility filing for bankruptcy.
investigation2017Verified
Philadelphia Inquirer Investigation Reveals 49 Sex Crimes at Wordsworth
An Inquirer and Daily News investigation found at least 49 sex crimes reported at Wordsworth over the past decade, including 12 rapes.
lawsuit2017Verified
Wordsworth Academy Files for Bankruptcy Amid Abuse Claims
Wordsworth Academy filed for bankruptcy protection following the teen death and mounting abuse allegations.
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