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Civil claims under the GMVA

Brooklyn Detention Complex (Kings County)

Survivors who allege they were sexually abused while in custody at the Brooklyn Detention Complex may be able to bring civil claims under New York City's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law (GMVA). These allegations have not been proven in court. If you experienced abuse at this facility, you can speak with us confidentially about your own potential claim.

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Investigating Claims at the Brooklyn Detention Complex

The Brooklyn Detention Complex is a borough-based jail in Kings County, Brooklyn, operated by the New York City Department of Correction. People held there are in the custody and under the control of correction officers, medical staff, and other employees.

In January 2026 the New York City Council enacted Intro 1297-A as Law 2026/050, which took effect on January 29, 2026 and reopened an 18-month lookback window under the Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law. The law allows survivors to bring civil claims against the institutions connected to gender-motivated abuse, alongside the individuals responsible; whether any given claim succeeds is decided in court. 12

We are actively investigating possible claims involving the Brooklyn Detention Complex. We do not assert a documented pattern of abuse at this facility, and the GMVA pathway here is described in general terms. If you experienced sexual abuse while in custody there, a confidential review is the way to learn how the GMVA may apply to your own circumstances. These would be allegations that have not been proven in court.

If you were sexually abused while in custody at the Brooklyn Detention Complex, you can speak with us confidentially. A free review will tell you honestly whether you may have a claim and how the filing window applies to you.

What happens when you reach out

Three quiet steps, on your terms

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    You tell us as much or as little as you want.A confidential conversation with our team — by phone or online. You stay in control of the pace.
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    We review whether you have a claim.At no cost, against the facts and the law — and we tell you honestly either way.
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    You decide what happens next.If you choose to move forward, you pay nothing unless we win for you.

Sources & authorities

Cited to court records and government sources · Accessed June 2026

  1. [1]NYC Council Legistar — Intro 1297-A / Law 2026/050 (GMVA lookback window)legistar.council.nyc.gov
  2. [2]NYC Council — Press release on the Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law (Jan 29, 2026)council.nyc.gov

What changed under the law

How NYC's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law affects survivors of institutional abuse.

Institutions can be held responsible

The law allows survivors to bring civil claims against the institutions connected to the abuse, alongside individuals. Whether a given claim succeeds is decided in court.

A filing window is open

NYC Council Int. 1297-A (Local Law 2026/050) reopened an 18-month lookback window beginning January 29, 2026 (source). A confidential review is the fastest way to learn how the deadline applies to you.

How long ago may not bar you

Many survivors who were previously time-barred may be able to file during the window. Eligibility is fact-specific — we'll tell you honestly where you stand.

Speak with us, confidentially

If you experienced sexual abuse at the Brooklyn Detention Complex, a free and confidential review will tell you honestly whether you may have a claim and how the filing window applies to you.

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Other NYC Juvenile & ACS Facilities

Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC) — Rikers Island

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Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx)

ACS secure juvenile detention in the Bronx. Active civil litigation alleging staff sexual abuse — not proven in court.

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Crossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn)

ACS secure juvenile detention in Brooklyn, named in the same wave of civil suits; state-audit oversight findings.

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All NYC Jails

Overview of the NYC jails and juvenile-detention facilities covered under the GMVA.

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