The government launched this Wednesday, February 24, a working group to strengthen the detection at school of children victims of incest and sexual violence and to promote prevention. This working group, whose conclusions are expected at the end of June, will have to formulate proposals on various issues.
Incest is a sinkhole, and France is late
A month ago, in the wake of the Duhamel affair, Emmanuel Macron announced a series of measures to fight against sexual violence. Among them, the creation of screening and prevention visits in primary and secondary schools.
The working group will be composed of the administrations of the Ministry of National Education and the secretariat in charge of children as well as experts and associations working for the protection of children.
Training of teachers in the detection of violence
It should in particular reflect on specific training around the detection of violence for teachers and staff of national education, awareness modules for students during sexuality education classes or the strengthening of interventions. associations specializing in the detection and prevention of violence.
Should sexual crimes against children be made imprescriptible?
This work will be carried out in “Close link with those of the independent commission on incest and sexual violence”, is it specified in the press release. They will have to supplement the prevention policy implemented by the Ministry of Education, which already provides for awareness-raising and training on these subjects.
Complaints of rape or sexual assault and investigations targeting personalities have multiplied since the Olivier Duhamel affair broke out in early January, a renowned political scientist accused of incest on his stepson.
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