100+ children sexually abused at Children's Center in San Diego between 1994-2020, lawsuits allege insufficient employee background checks and inadequate supervision.

More than 100 children allegedly faced sexual abuse by staff at the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center in San Diego County between 1994 and 2020, according to recent civil complaints. The lawsuits claim insufficient employee background checks and a failure to protect the children. Plaintiffs' attorneys assert a pervasive culture of abuse due to inadequate supervision. The county has declined to comment on the ongoing litigation.

October 01, 2024
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