Overview

• Yanis, a 17-year-old sexual violence survivor, took his own life on March 30 after learning his abuser had been released without his knowledge.
• The Ciivise has called for mandatory, systematic notification of victims when aggressors are released, emphasizing the need to address judicial failures.
• The commission also advocates for free, lifelong psychotrauma care for survivors, particularly when their trauma is reactivated by events like an aggressor's release.
• Currently, victim notification is not automatic in France, requiring victims or their lawyers to request updates during court proceedings.
• While the French government has expressed support for free trauma care, Ciivise demands a clear timeline, measurable objectives, and dedicated resources to ensure implementation.