Cameron Rentch (cameron@internetthings.com)
2024-08-19 12:58:03

@deleted-U05EFH3S2TA @deleted-U04HFGHL4RW @Ralecia Marks @deleted-U071ST51P18 @deleted-U067A4KAB9U @deleted-U04GZ79CPNG Notes:

We have started NH Youth Detention Center Abuse campaigns

  1. Baily Glasser - Ghozland
  2. Dicelli-Flatirons Both require long form interviews. We can "clone" the current one being used for other juv facilities. Please read the below links that explain more about this case.

There is already an established state settlement fund for these claims. On June 14, 2024, a new state bill was passed that expands the definitions. Note that PHYSICAL and SEXUAL abuse are both accepted, and theor definitions of PHYSICAL abuse are very broad. We are already getting signed claimants so let's get this set up and start scheduling and performing the interviews.

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Cameron Rentch (cameron@internetthings.com)
2024-08-19 12:58:49

IMPORTANT DETAILS Note there is an updated state bill that was passed on June 14 2024. Please see below info that details the types of abuse accepted. Note there is a fund already established.

Here is info about the bill:

The bill SB 591-FN-A amends RSA 21-M:11-a, which governs the Youth Development Center (YDC) Claims Administration and Settlement Fund, by refining the definitions of abuse and the claims process for former YDC residents. Key changes include replacing the term "physical abuse" with "other abuse," adding a definition for "egregious sexual abuse," and expanding the definition of "other abuse" to encompass unlawful restraint, unlawful strip search, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The bill also adjusts the fund's administration, extending its nonlapsing status until June 30, 2032, and establishing a youth development center claims administrator role appointed by the supreme court. Settlement amounts are determined by a process with maximum caps set for different types of abuse, with the bill inserting new language to guide the valuation of claims and increasing the cap for other abuse claims from $150,000 to $250,000.

The bill outlines a structured process for filing and resolving claims, including timelines for submission, acknowledgment, and completion of claims, as well as the roles of the administrator and the Attorney General's designee. It extends the deadline for filing claims to June 30, 2025, and emphasizes the confidentiality and voluntary nature of the claims process. The bill also details the involvement of a fact facilitator for investigations, the conduct of live resolution proceedings, and the finality of the administrator's decisions. Additionally, it specifies payment procedures from the YDC settlement fund, including the option for lump sum or installment payments, and introduces a cap of $75,000,000 in claims paid out per fiscal year. The bill includes provisions for attorney's fees, quarterly reporting requirements, and an appropriation of $60,000,000 to the YDC settlement fund, with the act taking effect on June 14, 2024.

Here is govt site with info: https://www.ydcclaims.nh.gov/

New Hampshire YDC Claims Administration and Settlement Fund
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About the New Hampshire Youth Development Center Claims Administration and Settlement Fund: On May 27, 2022 the N.H. Legislature adopted RSA 21 M:11-a, establishing the Youth Development Center Claims Administration and Settlement Fund.  This YDC Fund and statute is in place to fairly evaluate and provide compensation for survivors’ claims of sexual and other abuse experienced at YDC facilities.  The administrative claims process is designed in a trauma informed, victim-centered manner.
Original URL: https://www.ydcclaims.nh.gov/
deleted-U05EFH3S2TA
2024-08-19 13:01:05

We already have two 2nd Interviews for NH scheduled for today

Cameron Rentch (cameron@internetthings.com)
2024-08-19 13:02:19

amazing!

deleted-U05EFH3S2TA
2024-08-19 13:20:03

@Cameron Rentch @deleted-U04HFGHL4RW I want to make certain I am proceeding correctly. The BG New Hampshire cases are using the same BG template as other states or is there a long form BG interview that needs to be used? Also Dicello has not approved or supplied the long form interview template for PA or NJ, therefore we do not have an approved NH template to clone from Dicello. I just want to make certain I am cloning correctly.

Cameron Rentch (cameron@internetthings.com)
2024-08-19 13:21:05

@deleted-U05EFH3S2TA BG and Dicello will use the same existing long form we are using for the other Juv cases in other states.

deleted-U05EFH3S2TA
2024-08-19 13:21:28

Perfect! Thanks for the clarification

Cameron Rentch (cameron@internetthings.com)
2024-08-19 13:21:38

just make sure the interview are ONLY sent to the correct firms! thank you!

deleted-U05EFH3S2TA
2024-08-19 13:24:12

Got it