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22 February 2016

Sexual abuse alleged in 70 percent of German orphanages

A new report has found that suspected cases of sexual abuse have been registered in 70 percent of German orphanages over the last three years. Child protection agencies have expressed alarm at the findings.
Just over a year ago Germany was rocked by reports of widespread child abuse in the years immediately following World War II. The allegations were targeted at the Catholic Church and church or state-run orphanages in particular.

http://www.dw.com/en/sexual-abuse-alleged-in-70-percent-of-german-orphanages/a-15231885