Four educators at the Cité-des-Prairies youth center, in eastern Montreal, lost their jobs following an independent investigation, including two for allegations of sexual abuse involving young people there.
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The Rehabilitation Center for young people with adjustment difficulties in Cité-des-Prairies, located in eastern Montreal, receives the most serious cases from the Youth Protection Department. The majority of them are young offenders who have committed crimes ranging from murder to weapons and drug offenses.
Inexperienced staff
The survey reveals the absence of continuing training since 2020 and an educational staff mainly made up of young women with no experience, while experienced educators are leaving the establishment.
“We are fully aware of all the elements that were raised during the investigation and the serious shortcomings that emerged,” indicates the Youth Protection Directorate in the report.
Close follow-up
The investigation, carried out by two external consultants since August 2024, led to the hearing of 52 witnesses. Ten new reports concerning young people were made and 27 employees require follow-up.
The report also highlights security concerns, including the presence of contraband and drugs in the facility which houses 158 young people.
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