Were You Abused at Kingston Academy?
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Kingston, Tennessee • Operated by Sequel Youth Services
5
Documented Incidents
1
Lawsuits Filed
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What Happened at Kingston Academy
Kingston Academy, a residential treatment facility in Kingston, Tennessee, has faced multiple serious allegations and documented incidents of abuse spanning several years. The facility has been the subject of significant safety concerns, including reports of children being restrained face-down and having doors held shut against them. Most concerning, the facility was involved in a $4.5 million lawsuit stemming from employee sexual assault, and a former youth worker was criminally sentenced in connection with sex abuse cases. The pattern of misconduct extended beyond individual incidents, with documented cases of staff violence and child-on-child abuse occurring as recently as 2019. The scope of problems at Kingston Academy prompted state intervention, resulting in the removal of 18 children from the facility following an official investigation. Despite the serious nature of these incidents - including physical restraint abuse, sexual assault by staff, criminal convictions, and the need for emergency child removals - there is no documented record of financial settlements being paid to victims. With at least five documented incidents involving various forms of abuse and violence, Kingston Academy's track record raises significant questions about oversight and accountability in the residential treatment industry. If you or a loved one experienced abuse at Kingston Academy or similar facilities, consider consulting with attorneys who specialize in institutional abuse cases to understand your legal rights and options.
- Location
- Kingston, Tennessee
- Facility Type
- private residential treatment
- Status
- closed
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
Children restrained face-down and doors held shut at Kingston Academy
Reports indicated children were being restrained face-down on the ground at Sequel's Kingston Academy. Doors at the facility were held shut, suggesting improper confinement practices.
Source: APM Reports →$4.5 million lawsuit for employee sexual assault at Kingston Academy
A $4.5 million lawsuit was brought against Sequel Schools, the owner of Kingston Academy. The lawsuit alleged that an employee "repeatedly and violently" raped a student at the facility.
Source: WVLT 8 →Former youth worker sentenced in sex abuse case at Kingston Academy
A former youth worker at Kingston Academy was sentenced in connection with a sex abuse case. The incident involved inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor at the facility.
Source: National Disability Rights Network →18 children removed from Kingston Academy following investigation
The Tennessee Department of Child Services removed 18 children from Kingston Academy in Roane County. The removal followed reports of problems at the facility.
Source: WBIR →Staff violence and child-on-child abuse at Kingston Academy
By the time Kingston Academy closed, the state of Tennessee had received multiple reports of staff violence against children. There were also at least two documented incidents of child-on-child abuse at the facility.
Source: WPLN →Your Legal Rights in Tennessee
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