Abuse at French after-school programmes: Parents sound the alarm
Summary
Parents in Paris and across France have reported cases of physical and sexual abuse of children during after-school care and lunch breaks at schools. In 2026, 78 youth workers in Paris were suspended, with 31 suspected of sexual abuse. Parents say their warnings were ignored, and children's trauma has been worsened by the handling of cases in the justice system.Key Facts
- Abuse reports involve nursery and school children during after-school and lunch supervision.
- In 2026, Paris suspended 78 youth workers, including 31 for suspected sexual abuse.
- The problem is national, not limited to Paris.
- Parents have held protests demanding action and better safety measures.
- Children have suffered psychological harm and must repeat traumatic statements in court.
- Studies show less than 1% of children’s abuse allegations are false, but they are often doubted.
- A group named 'Afterschool programmes in crisis' collected over 80 testimonies revealing widespread abuse.
- Issues include poor staff training and flawed hiring processes in after-school programs.
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