{"id":143299,"date":"2026-01-22T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/22\/how-charles-h-hickey-school-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:00:20","slug":"how-charles-h-hickey-school-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/22\/how-charles-h-hickey-school-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"176212\" class=\"elementor elementor-176212\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4cb31fe5 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"4cb31fe5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3139f1eb\" data-id=\"3139f1eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184f9009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor\" data-id=\"184f9009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"jeg_custom_breadcrumb_wrapper   \">\n<div><span class=\"\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">For the Public<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"breadcrumb_last_link\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sex Abuse<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58cf4acd elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58cf4acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice in 2026<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1844f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"1844f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-01df231 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/author\/attorney-at-law-magazine\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"elementor-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/job-manager-uploads\/company_logo\/2018\/04\/AALM-Square-Logo-Purple-96x96.jpg?resize=96%2C96&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Attorney at Law Magazine\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">By<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttorney at Law Magazine\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2ce3eea elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 22, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-123441c7\" data-id=\"123441c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167524dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"167524dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-Charles-H.-Hickey-School-Victims-Can-Get-Justice-2024.png?w=1080&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\" alt=\"Child in Charles H. Hickey School that was involved in sex abuse case\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58fa3dba elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58fa3dba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15cb6a4e  jeg_sticky_sidebar jeg_sidebar yes\" data-id=\"15cb6a4e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b193be6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"3b193be6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"headings_by_tags\":[\"h2\",\"h3\"],\"exclude_headings_by_selector\":\".no-table-index\",\"marker_view\":\"bullets\",\"icon\":\"value\":\"\",\"library\":\"\",\"min_height\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":0,\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54db8f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54db8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Confidential-Helpline-for-Sex-Abuse-Victims-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-176218\" alt=\"Confidential helpline for Sex abuse victims\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80448da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80448da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at <a href=\"tel:13015477664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(301)547-7664<\/a>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4788d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4788d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_32360\">32360<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d606ed2\" data-id=\"d606ed2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b24479 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"12b24479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"headings_by_tags\":[\"h2\",\"h3\"],\"exclude_headings_by_selector\":\".no-table-index\",\"marker_view\":\"bullets\",\"icon\":\"value\":\"\",\"library\":\"\",\"min_height\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":0,\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-336bbed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"336bbed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Horrifically, the staff at Charles H. Hickey School (commonly called the Hickey School) performed and perpetuated heinous acts of child abuse for the decades in which the facility was operating as a juvenile detention center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Dozens of victims have taken legal action against the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and MD recently passed legislation that now allows victims from past decades to get compensation for their abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But who qualifies to sue the Hickey School? What steps need to be taken? And what kind of compensation can you expect in getting justice for your abuse?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In this guide, a Maryland sex abuse attorney will explain all of these details and help you get started in taking action against the Charles H. Hickey School. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dac3a76 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4dac3a76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1301\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Need a Lawyer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1301\">\n<p><span>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:13015477664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(301)547-7664<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_12341\">12341<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6ef62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da6ef62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Qualifies to Sue the Hickey School for Abuse? <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dd2f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dd2f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Maryland recently signed the Child Victims Act of 2023 into law, removing statutes of limitations for filing civil lawsuits against abusers who sexually assaulted children. That means, as of last year, if you were abused at the Hickey School at any time (including decades ago) you are entitled to sue for financial compensation. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-855308c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"855308c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Process to Sue the MD Department of Juvenile Services? <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf44ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cf44ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>The Charles Hickey School was under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Dept. of Juvenile Services, meaning that you can sue them for allowing the systemic abuse to occur at the Parkville, MD facility for years that resulted in your assault.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You are entitled to get justice for your trauma. Here is the step-by-step process for filing a lawsuit:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f94a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4f94a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Share Your Story With an MD Child Abuse Attorney<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b78c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b78c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>There are qualified attorneys that know the ins and outs of Maryland\u2019s laws and can help you in bringing your case forward. Get in touch with an attorney today to explain the circumstances around your case. They\u2019ll proceed to explain how filing your lawsuit will work, and assist you in bringing your case forward to earn you a much-deserved payout from the MD state government for your abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Often, sex abuse attorneys work on contingency, which means you will not be charged upfront and will only owe your lawyer payment if they succeed in getting you financial compensation. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e026a10 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"e026a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2351\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Need a Lawyer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2351\">\n<p><span>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:13015477664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(301)547-7664<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_39120\">39120<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9581ebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9581ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. File Your Lawsuit<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a91a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5a91a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>After they gather all of the details, your attorney will file a complaint with the state for you. The complaint will highlight how the staff at the Hickey School performed and allowed for continued abuse as well as the damages you\u2019re seeking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696decb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"696decb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Aim for Settlement<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d26e95b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d26e95b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Once the defendant, the MD Dept. of Juvenile Services, is notified of the lawsuit, the discovery process will take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Commonly, the defendant will aim to reach a settlement rather than go to trial. MDJS will likely propose a settlement amount to conclude the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you and your lawyer aren\u2019t happy with the proposed number, your attorney will negotiate more reasonable payout terms on your behalf. The amount of time it takes to settle is completely dependent on the case at hand, but commonly can take several months to a few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you fail to reach a settlement number with the MDJS, the case will go to trial. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b5f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42b5f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Type of Compensation Can You Expect in a Settlement for Child Sex Abuse? <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c264f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c264f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>The payouts for cases vary drastically, as they are dependent on the specific circumstances around your assault. Common damages covered in Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>physical and mental health medical bills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>pain and suffering\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>legal expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>punitive damages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><br \/>Across Maryland and the United States, abuse victims have received multiple millions of dollars in settlements. There is no cap on economic damages in the MD Child Victims Act, and you can sue for up to $890,000 for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. The state recognizes the struggles that come as a result of child sex abuse, and has passed this progressive legislation to get you the financial compensation for your abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b06b058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b06b058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work With a Maryland Sex Abuse Attorney to Get Justice <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95454ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95454ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Your time at the Hickey School was horrific as a result of abusers the juvenile detention center kept employed that were victimizing children for decades. If you were abused by a staff member at the Charles H. Hickey School, you\u2019re entitled to financial compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Book a call to get started today with a Maryland sexual assault attorney to sue the state without upfront legal fees. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f871a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f871a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Suing the Hickey School &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-188a53b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"188a53b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can Victims From Decades Past Sue the Hickey School?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c15145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c15145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Yes, regardless of when your child abuse occurred, the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 very intentionally removed the statutes of limitations for filing civil lawsuits against abusers in the state, knowing that child abuse can result in lifelong pain and suffering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you were abused at any point in time at the Hickey School (previously called the Maryland Training School for Boys), you are eligible to sue the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ad527 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52ad527\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does It Cost Money to Sue Over Sex Abuse? <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc5862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fc5862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>In cases with major evidence of systemic abuse such as the Charles Hickey School, lawyers are oftentimes willing to work on contingency. That means that you won\u2019t have any upfront legal fees throughout the entirety of the legal process, and that if you weren\u2019t able to receive a settlement, the attorney will not be compensated. If you do receive a settlement, your lawyer will get a portion of the earnings. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-367caf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"367caf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Charles H. Hickey School? <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f3e83c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f3e83c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>The Hickey School, formerly called the Maryland Training School for Boys until 1985, was a juvenile detention facility on Old Harford Road in Parkville, Maryland. In recent years, dozens of victims have come forward reporting that staff members were constantly abusing children on the premises. The facility was in operation from the mid-1800s until the early 2000s. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32f15e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c32f15e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Related Maryland Facilities With Systemic Abuse:<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-014c456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"014c456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\/backbone-mountain-youth-center-bmyc-maryland-abuse-victim-lawsuits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>How Backbone Mountain Youth Center Abuse Victims Can Get Compensation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b128919 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b128919\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10849ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10849ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/djs.maryland.gov\/Pages\/facilities\/Charles-H-Hickey-Jr-School.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span>https:\/\/djs.maryland.gov\/Pages\/facilities\/Charles-H-Hickey-Jr-School.aspx<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/2023RS\/Chapters_noln\/CH_5_sb0686t.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span>https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/2023RS\/Chapters_noln\/CH_5_sb0686t.pdf<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedailyrecord.com\/2024\/02\/08\/200-victims-allege-child-sex-abuse-in-maryland-youth-detention-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span>https:\/\/thedailyrecord.com\/2024\/02\/08\/200-victims-allege-child-sex-abuse-in-maryland-youth-detention-facilities\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21040f0 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"21040f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3461\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Need a Lawyer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3461\">\n<p><span>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:13015477664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(301)547-7664<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span 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