A lawsuit was filed in Saline County, AR on Tuesday, January 23, against the Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services and contract provider, Rite of Passage.
In the complaint filed in civil court, a minor, “John Doe,” alleges sexual abuse by an ROP employee at the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment facility in Alexander, AR. Furthermore, that DHS, juvenile services division, is negligent and liable for the actions of that employee.
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Rite of Passage also operates the juvenile treatment center in Mansfield, under contract with DHS, DYS. However, the attorney in this case, Joshua D. Gillispie, verified that the allegations in this case occurred at the Alexander, AR facility.
The office of DYS Director Michael Crump stated that they cannot comment on pending litigation, but “takes seriously the health and well-being of the youth in our custody.”
