TOWSON, Md. — A new lawsuit filed against Calvert Hall College High School alleges decades of abuse by faculty and staff.
The Calvert Lawyers Working Group, a coalition of lawyers representing the victims, held a press conference Monday confirming the new allegations.
According to the lawsuit, Calvert Hall repeatedly ignored credible reports of sexual abuse, allowed known abusers continued access to students, and failed to report misconduct to authorities.
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Survivors of the alleged abuse say they were silenced, dismissed, or intimidated when they tried to speak out, allowing the abuse to continue to go unchecked for years.
“For too long, Calvert Hall prioritized its reputation over the safety of its students. Justice shouldn’t have an expiration date. The survivors coming forward today are breaking decades of silence—and they deserve a full, fair chance at justice,” the Calvert Lawyers Working Group said.
WMAR-2 News reached out to Calvert Hall for a statement and they replied with the following:
"We are deeply saddened and sorry that in the past young men at Calvert Hall were victims of abuse. Their suffering and pain are real and remains with them today. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all victims, and we pray for God’s healing grace on them and their families.
We are aware of documented cases from decades past, dating back over 50 years. While we acknowledge the gravity of those incidents, we reject any characterization of our current organization as one that creates barriers and is unresponsive. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and active listening. We take all allegations seriously and have complied fully with all requests from legal authorities, including Maryland Attorney General’s office related to its comprehensive investigation of child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
At Calvert Hall, consistent with our Lasallian Mission, the safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority. We continue to maintain policies, procedures, background checks and training protocols to ensure our students' welfare. Calvert Hall reviews these policies and procedures on a regular basis, and any suggestion of potential wrongdoing is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We will remain proactive and vigilant in this regard."
