Child Welfare Issues - The report highlights that 1 in 5 adults in France believe they experienced serious maltreatment as children [5] - Sexual exploitation of minors in France has increased by 68% in the last 5 years, with 10,000 children affected, 8,000 of whom live in social care homes [19] - 3,350 children identified as being in danger are waiting weeks to years for rescue, and this number is increasing [20] - 77% of children's judges admit to having given up placing a child due to lack of available placements [20] Systemic Problems in Child Protection - The child protection system, which affects approximately 400,000 children in France, faces challenges in providing stable placements, with children changing placements an average of five times [10][15] - Placement breakdowns lead to situations where children are on waiting lists and become homeless, as experienced by the speaker at age 16 [17] - The current system often places children in care due to parental issues, rather than addressing the root causes within the family [8] Call to Action - The report emphasizes the importance of reporting suspected child endangerment via the free 24/7 hotline 119 [22] - Early reporting is crucial to prevent long-term physical, psychological, and sexual health consequences for maltreated children, who are at higher risk for various diseases and suicide [22] - The report encourages individual and collective responsibility through awareness, engagement with associations, and participation in elections to support vulnerable children [23][24]