Anthony Ramon, Morgan Hill YMCA Camp Counselor, Arrested for a Third Time Following Accusations He Sexually Assaulted Three 10-Year-Old Girls
MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA (August 3, 2026) – A 25-year-old YMCA camp counselor in Morgan Hill identified as Anthony Ramon has been arrested again on allegations of child sexual abuse.
Santa Clara County officials are saying that the defendant was first arrested on July 9. He has been accused of committing lewd acts with a child.
As the investigation into his conduct expanded, Anthony Ramon has been arrested two additional times.He is now suspected of sexually assaulting at least three 10-year-old girls while he was working as a camp counselor for the YMCA.
Prosecutors and police officials are concerned that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anthony Ramon has worked with the YMCA of Silicon Valley since 2024.
A full investigation into all of the allegations remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Sexual Abuse Involving YMCA Camp Counselors
Companies that supervise children have a legal obligation to protect them from foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them against sexual abuse at the hands of their own employees. When an organization like the YMCA has actual or constructive notice that one of their workers poses a risk of harm, they must take action. An organization could be liable for sexual abuse under the theory that the perpetrator was negligently hired or retained. There are several elements that must be demonstrated in any negligent retention claim.
- The defendant employed or otherwise controlled the employee who caused harm to the plaintiff.
- The employee involved in the sexual abuse was unfit for their position or otherwise posed a safety risk.
- The defendant had actual or constructive notice that the employee was unfit for their position.
- The defendant failed to take appropriate action after receiving notice about the perpetrator’s unfit nature.
- The defendant’s failure to take appropriate action was the proximate cause of the harm to the plaintiff.
If an organization like the YMCA does not take adequate measures to protect children from sexual abuse, they could be held legally responsible through a civil action. Organizations should ensure that all of their employees undergo rigorous background checks. Workers should also be trained to recognize any potential signs of abuse. By the time a camp counselor or other employee has been arrested for sexual abuse, there have likely been numerous missed red flags.
Steps to Take After YMCA Counselor Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse at camps and other after-school programs is unfortunately much more common than many people realize. According to the American Camp Association, “In December of 2018, CBS News broadcast a report detailing more than 500 allegations of child sexual abuse at summer camps over a period of more than 50 years (CBS News, 2018). The numbers are certainly shocking. Yet for those of us who investigate child sexual abuse and advocate for solutions to prevent it, they are not actually that surprising.” Several steps should be taken after any suspected instance of abuse.
- Police: The police should be notified of the abuse as early as possible.
- Communication: All communications between the assailant and victim should be preserved.
- Witnesses: Any person who may have witnessed the misconduct should be interviewed as early as possible.
- Legal Review: The family of any child harmed by sexual abuse should contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
Sexual abuse is one of the most harmful and traumatic things that most people will go through in their lives. Victims are often left with a wide range of physical and psychological ailments. Unfortunately, schools and youth organizations have demonstrated time and time again that they do not want to accept responsibility when one of their workers sexually abuses someone. This is why it is so important that these incidents are properly investigated by an outside party.
Investigating Sexual Abuse Involving YMCA Camp Counselors
We at Carrazco Law were very concerned to learn about the allegations of misconduct involving Anthony Ramon. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. There needs to be a full investigation into the scope of the misconduct. Many important questions have yet to be answered. Accountability across the board is greatly needed.
Are you concerned that your child may have been sexually abused by a YMCA camp counselor? You may have legal recourse. Our team of highly experienced personal injury attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and holding negligent parties fully accountable for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (800) 541-3244.
