Overview

• The Generalitat has joined as a popular plaintiff in the criminal case concerning the prolonged sexual exploitation of a 12-year-old girl under DGAIA guardianship.
• The Síndic de Greuges has launched a new investigation into the incident, building on prior reports highlighting systemic risks in child protection centers.
• A parliamentary commission is examining the DGAIA’s structural shortcomings, including financial mismanagement and lack of oversight flagged in past audits.
• Social educators demand urgent reforms, including increased investment, smaller care units, and improved transparency and monitoring mechanisms.
• Chronic underfunding, high child-to-staff ratios, and precarious working conditions for educators are cited as key factors undermining the system’s effectiveness.