A report detailing systemic violence at the Bétharram College in France has been met with anger and defiance from victims, according to multiple news sources. The report, released in June 2026, documents allegations of physical and sexual abuse spanning decades at the Catholic private school in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region.
Victims' groups expressed frustration, stating the report does not go far enough in holding perpetrators accountable. They criticized the lack of criminal charges and called for a broader investigation into institutional failures that allowed the abuse to continue.
The French government has acknowledged the report and pledged to review its findings. However, victims remain skeptical, demanding concrete actions such as prosecutions and reforms to protect children in similar institutions.
