# Broken children: France confronts a crisis of sexual violence against minors

https://mins.news/en/video/98255

- France 24 English, 2026-10-13 15:24 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV4CmaZyZEs

> A new “comprehensive law” in France aims to strengthen prevention, judicial processes and support for child victims of sexual violence. Advocacy groups, lawyers and healthcare professionals say the legislation has numerous shortcomings.

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