Abused at a Limited Secure Placement (LSP) Facility? The City is Now Liable.
Limited Secure Placement (LSP) is for youth in the juvenile justice system who present higher risks than those in non-secure settings. ACS contracts with non-profits to operate LSP group homes—typically 6–20 youth per home—throughout or near the five boroughs. Staff abuse in these facilities is now actionable under the Gender Motivated Violence Protection Law. The 18-month filing window is open.
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Staff Abuse at Limited Secure Placement Facilities
Youth are placed in LSP by Family Court judges when they are found responsible for delinquent acts. LSP residences have more restrictive security features than non-secure group homes but are less restrictive than secure detention. They provide education on-site (through the Department of Education), medical and mental health services, substance abuse services, and recreational and family contact.
Staff in LSP facilities—counselors, teachers, caseworkers, and supervisors—hold positions of trust and authority. Sexual abuse in these settings has historically been difficult to pursue. The Gender Motivated Violence Protection Law holds NYC and its contractors liable for sexual abuse committed by employees and agents while acting within their roles.
It does not matter when the abuse occurred. If it happened at an LSP facility operated by or under contract with NYC ACS, you may have a claim during the 18-month filing window that opened January 29, 2026.
If you were sexually abused at any limited secure placement facility, you may have a claim. The window to file closes in 18 months.
ACS contracts with non-profit providers to operate LSP group homes throughout or near the five boroughs.
What Changed?
The law that protected abusers is gone. Here's what that means for you.
The City is Liable
NYC and its agencies (including the Department of Correction and ACS) can be held responsible for sexual abuse committed by staff while acting within their roles.
18-Month Window
The filing window opened January 29, 2026. You have 18 months to file. After that, the window closes.
No Statute of Limitations
It doesn't matter when the abuse happened. If it occurred at a NYC facility, you can file during this window.
Other NYC Juvenile & ACS Facilities
Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx)
Secure detention in the Bronx. Hundreds of abuse lawsuits filed.
Learn moreCrossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn)
Secure detention in Brooklyn. State audit found unreported abuse.
Learn moreFormer Spofford Juvenile Center
Closed in 2011. Survivors can still file during the 18-month window.
Learn moreOther ACS Secure Detention Facilities
Any NYC ACS secure detention facility where sexual abuse occurred is covered.
Learn moreNon-Secure Detention Facilities
ACS group homes and non-secure placements where youth were abused by staff.
Learn moreThe Window is Open. Don't Wait.
If you were sexually abused at a limited secure placement (LSP) facility, you may have a claim. The 18-month window won't stay open forever.
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