Overview

• The French Catholic education network announced the 'Stop Violences' campaign on May 2, 2025, aimed at combating violence in schools after revelations of systemic abuse at Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram.
• The campaign includes awareness posters, updated booklets, and anonymous questionnaires to empower students and staff to report violence and seek support.
• Students are encouraged to speak with trusted adults or contact national hotlines for child protection and harassment through the campaign's materials.
• The initiative integrates with the government’s 'Brisons le Silence' plan, utilizing tools like the Faits Établissements app and expanding inspections in private schools.
• This response follows over 200 abuse complaints and a surge in testimonies, prompting both judicial inquiries and reforms to strengthen accountability in private educational institutions.