Violence against minors in foster care: 19 people tried in Châteauroux during an “extraordinary” trial which opens this Monday

Des indemnités qui s'élèveraient à au moins 630 000 euros sur sept ans (illustration). Unspalsh – Pexels

The trial of 19 people tried for having taken in minors without authorization, some of whom allegedly suffered physical and psychological violence, humiliation and forced labor, opened Monday morning in Châteauroux.

“We are all happy to be here”, said Mathias, one of the victims, on the steps of the Châteauroux courthouse before the start of the hearing. “For all of us young people, it feels really good, even if we are all a little stressed out. We expect from these five days to be recognized and to be listened to”.