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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22497296
Summary
CCTV footage from Whitefield School in London shows autistic children being abused in padded “calming rooms” between 2014-2017, including being shoved, restrained, left in distress, or forced to sit in vomit.
Police investigated but brought no charges, leaving families to cope with trauma. Over 40 children were affected, with some developing PTSD or epilepsy.
Safeguarding investigations revealed six staff members abused students, but they weren’t referred for banning. Parents accuse authorities of a cover-up, while calls grow for stricter regulation of seclusion practices in special schools across the UK.
No charges? WTF?
Apparently it’s OK to beat kids if they’re autistic.
Apparently the video was discovered by new managers after the investigation was halted. Which suggests perhaps a less than thorough investigation.