Officials say Clock Tower Schools is a new entity, even though it includes people who worked for Glen Mills Schools, which closed in 2019 due to abuse allegations.
A $3 million settlement will establish a fund for former students as part of a lawsuit alleging abuse and deprivation of education at a now-shuttered Delaware.
A $3 million settlement will establish a fund for former students as part of a lawsuit alleging abuse and deprivation of education at a now-shuttered Pennsylvania juvenile justice facility. Lawyers announced the settlement Wednesday with the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Former Glen Mills Schools could receive both cash payments for those who experienced or witnessed abuse and money to pay for or reimburse educational expenses from the fund. Lawyers say 1,600 students who meet certain age limitations are eligible to file for the fund. The distribution of the awards is slated to begin next year.
Hundreds of students who suffered abuse at a once celebrated boys reform school outside of Philadelphia will share a $3 million settlement, their lawyers said Wednesday.
A $3 million settlement will establish a fund for former students as part of a lawsuit alleging abuse and deprivation of education at a now-shuttered Pennsylvania juvenile justice facility. Lawyers announced the settlement Wednesday with the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Former Glen Mills Schools could receive both cash payments for those who experienced or witnessed abuse and money to pay for or reimburse educational expenses from the fund. Lawyers say 1,600 students who meet certain age limitations are eligible to file for the fund. The distribution of the awards is slated to begin next year.