The dreadful things uncovered at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home bring tears to my eyes.
While investigations are proceeding - and look to continue for some time - so far we have had reports of systematic abuse going on for years, some of it so bad as to result in injury or even death.
Although the home closed in 1986, many of the victims and abusers are still alive. Are the latter still abusing? What did they do it for? ("I was only obeying orders" just doesn't work.)
How people can spend so much time deliberately hurting others, particularly children, is beyond me. That their minds must be warped is pretty obvious, but an explanation - and with luck a cure - would be welcome.
I hope that the publicity, while welcome as it can help trace those responsible, is not distressing for the victims who will have got on with their lives now and may not appreciate being reminded of it.
While investigations are proceeding - and look to continue for some time - so far we have had reports of systematic abuse going on for years, some of it so bad as to result in injury or even death.
Although the home closed in 1986, many of the victims and abusers are still alive. Are the latter still abusing? What did they do it for? ("I was only obeying orders" just doesn't work.)
How people can spend so much time deliberately hurting others, particularly children, is beyond me. That their minds must be warped is pretty obvious, but an explanation - and with luck a cure - would be welcome.
I hope that the publicity, while welcome as it can help trace those responsible, is not distressing for the victims who will have got on with their lives now and may not appreciate being reminded of it.
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