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Parents of Nantes Stabbing Victim Raise Over €14,000 for Child Mental Health Support

The fundraiser follows the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Lorène by a classmate, sparking national calls for improved adolescent mental health care and school safety reforms.

Des fleurs ont été déposées devant l’établissement Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides après l’attaque au couteau dont a été victime Lorène.
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Overview

  • Lorène, a 15-year-old student, was fatally stabbed 57 times by her classmate, 16-year-old Justin P., at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in Nantes earlier this month.
  • Justin P., who also injured three other students, was detained and later placed in psychiatric care due to his mental health condition.
  • The victim’s parents launched the fundraiser 'Protégeons l’avenir de nos enfants !', which has already surpassed €14,000 to support child psychological services.
  • The funds will be distributed to various child mental health organizations, with specific beneficiaries to be announced later.
  • The tragedy has intensified national discussions on the mental health crisis among adolescents, juvenile justice reforms, and the need for enhanced school security measures.