Boys Village:
“A Dynasty of Pedophiles”

Boys Village Video Intro Screenshot

For decades, hundreds of helpless children have been horrifically raped, tortured and sexually abused in group homes across Washington State, including the notorious Boys Village, a group home operated by the Philadelphia Church in Seattle, Washington.

Boy Village Group Homes Map

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WAS PLACED AT Boys Village in Seattle, PLEASE CONTACT US.  WE CAN HELP YOUR HEALING, AND HOLD THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABUSES ACCOUNTABLE

Boys Village Video History Screenshot

Why has the State of Washington ignored decades of horrendous sexual abuse in group homes?

With more troubled children from broken homes needing more help than there are places for them, the state essentially “warehouses” kids.  Their priority is keeping facilities open to clear their dockets, regardless of the known horrors taking place.  Instead of investigating and closing these homes, the state turns a blind eye.

“They were basically using these group homes as warehouses for foster care children, stacking them up like cord wood and seeing no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”

SO MUCH OF THE STORY REMAINS UNTOLD

The nightmares of Boys Village need to be brought into the light.  The State and churches running these group homes need to be held accountable.   
   If you were a resident, staff member, or volunteer, we encourage you to reach out and share your stories.  Only you can help prevent the abuses of Boys Village from continuing with other children. And if you are a survivor, we can help you get the resources and support you need to support your own healing. 

It’s never too late.

Boys Village clip 3 liability

INSIDE BOYS VILLAGE:
Sample of the Evidence


2024-02-26 -- Erickson -- Complaint
2024-02-26 — Erickson — Complaint
Ex.0126 NO DATE -- Boys Village -- Pamphlet
Ex.0126 NO DATE — Boys Village — Pamphlet
1980-07-09 -- Boys Village -- Ltr from DSHS to BV Board re Corp Punishment
1980-07-09 — Boys Village — Ltr from DSHS to BV Board re Corp Punishment
1986-xx-xx -- Boys Village -- Annual Report
1986-xx-xx — Boys Village — Annual Report
1989-03-10 -- Boys Village -- DSHS Memo re BV and Philadelphia Church
1989-03-10 — Boys Village — DSHS Memo re BV and Philadelphia Church
1990-08-16 -- Boys Village -- BV memo to Philidelphia Church re SA investigation and the State on BV_s side
1990-08-16 — Boys Village — BV memo to Philidelphia Church re SA investigation and the State on BV_s side
Boys Village - Document - Portrait Thumbnail copy
Boys Village – Document – Portrait Thumbnail copy
Ex.0077 1978-05-24 -- Boys Village -- Article on Arrest of Warren Connolly
Ex.0077 1978-05-24 — Boys Village — Article on Arrest of Warren Connolly
Ex.0528 1978-05-19 -- Boys Village -- DSHS Memo re Call from Brendt
Ex.0528 1978-05-19 — Boys Village — DSHS Memo re Call from Brendt
Ex.0597 1986-05-22 -- Boys Village -- DSHS Internal Memo re Boys Village
Ex.0597 1986-05-22 — Boys Village — DSHS Internal Memo re Boys Village
Boys Village Chart

While the State of Washington has taken incremental steps to improve the system, the Boys Village tragedy continues for many survivors.  They suffer in silence, devastated by a lifetime of anguish and trauma.  They deserve healing.  It’s only through lawsuits and hitting the State in the pocketbook that officials make substantive change.

HOW SEXUAL ASSAULT AFFECTS VICTIMS FOR LIFE

After Boys Village

Boys Village Damages Video

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WAS PLACED AT Boys Village in Seattle, PLEASE CONTACT US.  CALL US IF YOU HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ABUSE.
WE CAN HELP