Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagNational pattern of child sexual abuse allegations across multiple Devereux facilities including New Jersey
flag2000: Devereux Deerhaven facility in NJ shut down after 16 girls reported sexual assault over 3 years; 3 staffers charged
flag2020-2021: Philadelphia Inquirer exposé and federal lawsuit (filed June 2021) alleging widespread sexual/physical abuse across Devereux facilities in NJ, PA, AZ, FL, TX; additional 31 survivors identified in NJ and other states
flagCity of Philadelphia removed children from Devereux facilities following 2020 abuse revelations
flagJury awarded $60M verdict in one related abuse case against Devereux
Legal Issues
gavel2021 federal lawsuit (multiple plaintiffs) alleging abuse across state Devereux facilities including New Jersey
gavelRelated settlements and a $60M jury verdict in a separate Devereux abuse case
Ethical Concerns
policyReported retaliation against abuse victims who attempted to report
policyReported limited outside contact for residents, hampering abuse reporting
Employee Sentiment
5.5
out of 10
Management