Local Courts
Courts in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence County Family Court
1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Providence
Hasbro Children's Hospital — Child Protection Program
593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Providence
The Rhode Island Training School (RITS) in Cranston (adjacent to Providence) has been under federal oversight since Inmates of RITS v. Affleck (1977) — one of the earliest juvenile detention rights cases. Rhode Island's SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 53 (35 years past majority). Claims against RITS proceed under Rhode Island tort law with limited sovereign immunity. Federal Section 1983: 3-year SOL. Hasbro Children's Hospital provides child protection and forensic evaluation.