France child abuse scandal

France is embroiled in a massive child abuse scandal involving 'monitors' at dozens of state nursery and primary schools. France — Paris police are investigating over 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence, sexual assault, and rape of children as young as three. France — Paris's top prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, confirmed investigations are underway in 84 preschools, 20 primary schools, and 10 daycare centers. Parents' groups like SOS Périscolaire and #MeToo movement have campaigned for years, citing failures in recruitment and vetting processes. Lawyers Florian Lastelle and Louis Cailliez are representing affected families, with Cailliez describing the system as a 'national catastrophe'. Emmanuel Grégoire, the Socialist mayor of France — Paris, has launched a 20 million euro plan to address systemic dysfunction, suspended 78 school monitors, and set up a citizens' assembly. The scandal has raised serious concerns about child safety and institutional oversight within the French public education system.