a new protocol to better support orphan victims

“Protect the child during a tragedy”

« After this type of tragedy, it is not uncommon to entrust the children of the deceased to an uncle or aunt. », notes Dominique Frémi, child psychiatrist.

The head of the Besançon psychotrauma unit adds : « These are people who often have children, are very busy, and also have to grieve because they are affected by the loss of a loved one. This difficult context can generate an unfavorable environment for the child, who must heal from an extremely painful psychological injury. ».

And the psychiatrist who works at the Novillars hospital center clarifies: “The objective of the sanitary airlock is not to separate the orphan from his family, but to protect him immediately after the tragedy, to help him understand the facts to better begin the grieving process.” This, before the decision of the children's judge and possible support by child welfare.

Vice-president of the Doubs departmental council, responsible for family and childhood, Patricia Lime-Vielle recalled this Wednesday that 2,023 minors were currently being monitored by the services of the Department, signatory of the protocol.