The Hauts-de-Seine judicial authorities have opened an investigation following reports of serious incidents involving a 10-year-old girl residing in a children's home in Clamart. The events allegedly took place in early December at a facility under the jurisdiction of the Paris Child Welfare Services. Alerted by the home's management, the girl's father... little girl filed a complaint a few days later.
The investigation, entrusted to the Nanterre public prosecutor's office, concerns allegations of sexual assault and rape of a minor. According to initial findings, the incidents involved two children of the same age sharing a room. The family is denouncing a lack of responsiveness and what they consider excessive delays in the judicial and administrative handling of the case.
Protective measures and legal support
Authorities maintain that measures were implemented quickly after the report. The City of Paris confirmed the occurrence of sexual violence between children within the children's village in question and indicated that the public prosecutor's office and juvenile judges were notified within days of the incidents. The girl was referred to a forensic medical unit to receive appropriate support, while the child involved was placed in another facility.
La Minister of Health He described the events as extremely serious and reiterated that the protection of the minors involved remained a top priority. The investigation is ongoing to establish the precise circumstances and responsibilities.