Were You Abused at Allendale Association?
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Lake Villa, Illinois • Operated by Allendale Association
3
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
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What Happened at Allendale Association
Allendale Association, a private residential treatment facility in Lake Villa, Illinois, has faced multiple serious allegations of abuse and safety failures over several years. The most severe incident occurred in 2016 with the death of Shaquan Allen, a resident at the facility. Additionally, in 2014, the facility was rocked by sexual abuse allegations involving program director Kelvin Perry, highlighting concerns about staff oversight and resident protection protocols. The pattern of incidents extends beyond staff misconduct to include allegations involving foster care placements connected to the facility. In 2014, a foster mother filed a lawsuit related to sexual abuse allegations, demonstrating the broader scope of safety concerns associated with Allendale Association's operations. Despite these serious allegations resulting in two formal lawsuits, no settlements have been publicly documented, though this does not diminish the gravity of the reported incidents or their impact on vulnerable youth in the facility's care. The documented cases at Allendale Association represent serious failures in protecting some of society's most vulnerable individuals - children and adolescents in residential treatment. If you or someone you know was affected by abuse or neglect at Allendale Association, consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in institutional abuse cases to understand your legal rights and options.
- Location
- Lake Villa, Illinois
- Facility Type
- private residential treatment
- Status
- active
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
Death of Shaquan Allen
Shaquan Allen, a ward of the state, died on March 30, 2016 while living at Allendale Association's residential treatment facility. Charges were initially filed against treatment center worker Justin Serak but were later dropped.
Source: Chicago Tribune →Sexual abuse by program director Kelvin Perry
A lawsuit was filed against Allendale Association after allegations that program director Kelvin Perry sexually abused a 16-year-old resident. The foster mother filed a sexual abuse claim against the Lake Villa group home facility.
Foster mother sues over sexual abuse allegations
A foster mother sued Allendale Association alleging negligence and willful and wanton misconduct related to sexual abuse of a teen resident. The lawsuit seeks at least $100,000 in damages.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times →Your Legal Rights in Illinois
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