In a harrowing revelation, Pascal Gelie detailed his alarming experiences at Notre-Dame de Betharram, a private Catholic boarding school that he joined at age 14. He described the traumatic living conditions, including physical abuse and humiliation he and other students endured. Gelie's account reflects a broader pattern of violence, rape, and sexual assault at private education establishments in France. This has prompted a parliamentary inquiry, which aims to compile testimonies and propose solutions. Education minister Elisabeth Borne has characterized this moment as a significant turning point for educational reform.
Pascal Gelie, reflecting on his experience, recalled the traumatic environment at Notre-Dame de Betharram, saying, 'I was made to stand there all night...regular blows to the head...absolute terror.'
The accounts of Gelie and other former pupils at Notre-Dame de Betharram have highlighted what is believed to be the largest school child abuse scandal in France's history, leading to a call for reform.
As the inquiry continues, education minister Elisabeth Borne described the situation as a '#MeTooSchools moment', indicating the serious nature of the abuses revealed in testimonies.
A parliamentary inquiry on Betharram and other schools will publish a report providing 50 recommendations aimed at preventing violence in educational settings.
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