Were You Abused at Bashor Childrens Home?
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Goshen, Indiana
3
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
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What Happened at Bashor Childrens Home
Bashor Children's Home in Goshen, Indiana, a privately-operated detention facility, has faced documented allegations of serious abuse and safety failures involving vulnerable youth in its care. Notable incidents include the sexual assault of a 13-year-old with special needs who had escaped from the facility, and a 2016 case where an employee was criminally charged for providing alcohol to and engaging in sexual conduct with a minor resident. These incidents highlight concerning patterns of inadequate supervision and protection of children placed at the facility. The documented safety failures have resulted in legal action, with at least two lawsuits filed against the facility, including one by a Hamilton County family alleging negligence following their son's assault. Despite the serious nature of these allegations involving the safety and welfare of children in state custody, available records indicate no monetary settlements have been reached in these cases. The criminal charges against staff members and civil litigation underscore systemic concerns about the facility's ability to maintain a safe environment for the vulnerable youth placed in its care. If you or someone you know was affected by abuse at Bashor Children's Home, consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in institutional abuse cases to understand your legal rights and options.
- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Facility Type
- private detention
- Status
- active
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
13-year-old with special needs sexually assaulted after escaping facility
A 13-year-old boy with special needs was sexually assaulted after escaping from Bashor Children's Home. His parents filed a lawsuit alleging the facility failed to keep their son safe and was negligent in allowing him to run away.
Source: MJC Attorneys →Hamilton County family sues for negligence after son's assault
A Hamilton County family filed a lawsuit against Bashor Children's Home alleging negligence that resulted in their son running away and enduring an alleged sexual assault. The family claims the facility failed to keep their 13-year-old son safe.
Source: WRTV →Employee charged with serving alcohol to and having sex with boy
In 2016, a Bashor Children's Home employee was charged with serving alcohol to and having sex with a boy in their care. This incident appears to follow a pattern of cover-up according to social media posts discussing the case.
Source: Facebook →Your Legal Rights in Indiana
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