Over 30 New Abuse Complaints Filed Against French Catholic School Notre-Dame de Garaison

Victims detail decades of physical, sexual, and psychological violence as judicial investigations expand and survivors demand accountability.

A collective of victims has submitted over 30 new complaints against Notre-Dame de Garaison, alleging aggravated violence, sexual assaults, and rapes spanning decades.
Three initial complaints, including one against the institution for complicity, were filed earlier in March 2025, prompting further testimonies from former students.
The allegations include accounts of severe physical harm, such as broken noses, dislocated jaws, and perforated eardrums, as well as systemic failures to prevent abuse.
Philippe, a former student and leader of the victims' collective, has been instrumental in gathering testimonies and pushing for judicial proceedings.
This case is part of a broader reckoning with systemic abuse in French Catholic institutions, with survivors and advocacy groups calling for reforms and stricter oversight.