{"id":143300,"date":"2026-01-22T10:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/22\/how-backbone-mountain-youth-center-abuse-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:32:45","slug":"how-backbone-mountain-youth-center-abuse-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/22\/how-backbone-mountain-youth-center-abuse-victims-can-get-justice-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How Backbone Mountain Youth Center Abuse Victims Can Get Justice in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"174205\" class=\"elementor elementor-174205\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51816f47 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"51816f47\" 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-3ecdb075\" data-id=\"3ecdb075\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30631d1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor\" data-id=\"30631d1d\" 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-47a616d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47a616d9\" 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 Backbone Mountain Youth Center Abuse Victims Can Get Justice in 2026<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e509945 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"6e509945\" 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-20e5c136\" data-id=\"20e5c136\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-780f4765 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"780f4765\" 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\/05\/How-Backbone-Mountain-Youth-Center-Abuse-Victims-Can-Get-Justice-2024.png?w=1080&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"\" alt=\"Child crying that was apart of child abuse in Backbone Mountain Youth Center\" 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-4f062b46 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f062b46\" 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-388b4b8f  jeg_sticky_sidebar jeg_sidebar yes\" data-id=\"388b4b8f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8516b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"ed8516b\" 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-612d339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"612d339\" 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\/2023\/08\/Helpline-for-Victims-of-Sexual-Abuse-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-173917\" alt=\"Confidential Helpline for Victims of Sexual Abuse\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab9c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ab9c2f\" 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-5c67ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5c67ad0\" 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=\"4\">\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_47725\">47725<\/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-2e419408\" data-id=\"2e419408\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e73037a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e73037a\" 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-2caf1023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2caf1023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Tragically, Backbone youth center in Western Maryland was reported to have the highest sex abuse rates in the entirety of the United States and allowed for systemic sexual abuse against children to occur for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>36.4% of interviewed children that had been at the Swanton, MD center reported being abused in a study conducted by the U.S. Justice Department, which was the largest percentage out of 195 juvenile correction facilities assessed nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you or a loved one were victims of sexual abuse at BMYC, you\u2019re not alone. Lawsuits are being filed to get victims justice against their abusers and a facility that allowed sexual predators to abuse minors under their watch. <\/span><i><span>But what steps do you need to take to take legal action? Will it be a burdensome expense to pay a sex abuse attorney? And have the statutes of limitation expired?<\/span><\/i><span> Here\u2019s everything to know about taking legal action against Backbone Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595a7d1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"595a7d1a\" 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 is Qualified to Take Legal Action Against BMYC?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234b880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"234b880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Maryland passed the Child Victims Act of 2023 to <\/span><b>remove the statute of limitations for pursuing legal action against sexual abusers of children with civil lawsuits. <\/b><span>With an unlimited lookback period as of October, 2023, abuse victims who were abused at any time while staying at Backbone Mountain Youth Center are entitled to financial compensation from the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48dad0ef no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"48dad0ef\" 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-1221\" 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-1221\">\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=\"5\">\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_84280\">84280<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e1c271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e1c271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Process to Sue the Maryland Dept. of Juvenile Services<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-925a667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"925a667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Attorneys are filing tort lawsuits against the Maryland state government department that managed Backbone Mountain Youth Center for allowing systemic abuse of children to occur for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You deserve justice for your abuse. Here are the steps you need to take to get financial compensation from BMYC:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbd93a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbd93a9\" 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. Speak with a Qualified Sex Abuse Attorney<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d290cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d290cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>If you were abused at BMYC, you are entitled to file a civil suit to get compensation. Call a qualified sex abuse attorney that is committed to hearing your story, explaining how the legal process works in Maryland, and bringing your court case forward with the objective of earning you a hefty payout from the Maryland state government.<\/p>\n<p><span>Commonly, child abuse attorneys will work on contingency, meaning <\/span><b>you won\u2019t be charged upfront to bring your case forward and that your attorney will only be paid if they succeed in getting you a settlement<\/b><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43f55c no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"c43f55c\" 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-2051\" 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-2051\">\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=\"6\">\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_41926\">41926<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464c143 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"464c143\" 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 Claim<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a953ec elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a953ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>After you explain the full circumstances of your abuse at Backbone youth center to the attorney, they will file a complaint on your behalf. This complaint will explain the systemic behavior at BMYC that allowed for sexual abuse to occur and the damages being sought.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819e8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"819e8ee\" 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.\u00a0Focus on Getting a Settlement<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed27c2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bed27c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>After the defendant, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, is made aware of your civil lawsuit, they will move forward with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/commercial-litigation\/the-discovery-process-in-commercial-litigation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>discovery process<\/span><\/a><span>. Typically, a defendant will move to settle the case before it goes to trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If the MDJS proposes an offer that the victim and their attorney approve of, the case will be settled and the victim will be compensated. Settlement time frames vary drastically, but commonly take a few months to several years. If no settlement is reached, the civil lawsuit will go to trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e035acf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e035acf\" 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 Kind of Settlements Can Child Sex Abuse Victims Expect to Receive?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4a62c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4a62c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>Every sex abuse lawsuit is different, and the exact amount you can expect to receive is highly dependent on the circumstances of the abuse. Eligible damages to pursue legal action include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>legal costs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>past and future medical bills (for both physical and mental health)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>punitive damages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Many national sex abuse cases have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements for child abuse victims. The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 has no cap on economic damages and up to $890,000 for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, meaning the state has taken progressive action to give victims the chance to get compensation for their lifelong struggles due to abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb019dd no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"cb019dd\" 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-2121\" 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-2121\">\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=\"7\">\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_82592\">82592<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe8e2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbe8e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Started With a Sex Abuse Attorney Today to Get Justice<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-054394a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"054394a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>BMYC owes its victims for the ongoing consequences victims face as a result of their rampant systemic abuse. If you were sexually assaulted as a child at their Garrett County facility, you\u2019re owed compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To work with an experienced and supportive attorney that is willing to work for free until you get your much deserved settlement, book a call today. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d9e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1d9e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Backbone Mountain Youth Center Lawsuit FAQs: What to Know<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202c0560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"202c0560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 Support BMYC Victims?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4987a70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4987a70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>The state of Maryland is making it easier for child abuse victims from any time period to get justice by <\/span><i><span>eliminating statutes of limitations for child abuse victims to pursue civil lawsuits <\/span><\/i><span>and <\/span><i><span>increasing the amount of non-economic compensation their allowed to receive. <\/span><\/i><span>The Child Victims Act allows BMYC victims from the 1960s onwards to pursue legal action and greatly expands the amount of financial compensation victims are eligible to receive. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9247f0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9247f0c\" 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 Suing Backbone Mountain Youth Center Cost Victims Money Upfront? <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382d9d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"382d9d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>BMYC victims don\u2019t need to worry about being financially burdened paying an attorney while suing the Maryland Dept. of Justice Services. Sex abuse attorneys are sympathetic to abuse victims\u2019 stories, and are often willing to work on contingency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Contingency is an agreement that the attorney gets a percentage of the settlement amount when the case is settled. That means you\u2019ll have 0 upfront costs, and will only have to pay an attorney if they get you a settlement amount that you\u2019re happy with. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5658f3 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"c5658f3\" 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-2061\" 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-2061\">\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=\"8\">\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_57690\">57690<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc93f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdc93f0\" 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 Backbone Mountain Youth Center (BMYC)?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b5d31e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b5d31e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span>The Backbone youth center is a facility in Swanton, MD that opened in 1966 that today functions as a court-ordered treatment facility for juveniles. After the U.S. Justice Department performed an assessment of 195 nationwide juvenile facility, it found that an astonishing 4 out of 11 youths that were living at the Garrett County facility experienced sexual abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In light of this report, sex abuse victims continue to come forward and pursue legal action against the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, which is the Maryland state department that operates the facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37901f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37901f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.times-news.com\/backbone-youth-center-reported-highest-sexual-abuse-rate-in-u-s\/article_44543551-f175-5441-a862-d1b60d981e65.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span>https:\/\/www.times-news.com\/backbone-youth-center-reported-highest-sexual-abuse-rate-in-u-s\/article_44543551-f175-5441-a862-d1b60d981e65.html<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/djs.maryland.gov\/Pages\/facilities\/Backbone-Mountain-Youth-Center.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span>https:\/\/djs.maryland.gov\/Pages\/facilities\/Backbone-Mountain-Youth-Center.aspx<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/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<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21041539 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"21041539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" decoding=\"async\" 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\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\">\n<p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Attorney at Law Magazine is a national legal publication, publishing content for and about private practice attorneys as well as resources for legal consumers. The staff at Attorney at Law Magazine interview attorneys as well as other industry professionals to provide educational content as well as to highlight the individuals and firms driving success in the legal industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72233120 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-jnews_post_related_elementor\" data-id=\"72233120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jnews_post_related_elementor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"jnews_related_post_container jeg_custom_related_wrapper   \">\n<div class=\"jeg_postblock_24 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_ jeg_col_2o3 jnews_module_174205_9_6983a57ff0428   \" data-unique=\"jnews_module_174205_9_6983a57ff0428\">\n<div class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_5 jeg_subcat_right\">\n<h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Related<strong> Posts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"jeg_block_container\">\n<div class=\"jeg_posts jeg_load_more_flag\">\n<article class=\"jeg_post jeg_pl_md_box no_thumbnail format-standard\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\/charles-h-hickey-school-maryland-abuse-victim-lawsuits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy no_thumbnail size-715 \"><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n<h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\/charles-h-hickey-school-maryland-abuse-victim-lawsuits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How Charles H. 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