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Documentary Shines Light on Dark Legacy of Catholic Boarding Schools in French Guiana, Wins Student Jury Medal

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CAYENNE, French Guiana — The documentary “Catholic Boarding Schools of French Guiana: The Wound” recently received the prestigious Student Jury Medal at the World Revolutionaries film festival. The film, produced by France TV, delves into the troubling history of the “Homes Indiens,” a system of Catholic boarding schools that operated from 1930 until 2023. The documentary highlights the harrowing experiences of approximately 2,000 children, primarily from indigenous Amerindian backgrounds, who were forcibly removed from their families. These children were placed in institutions with the aim of assimilating them into French culture, denying them their linguistic … Read more

Advocate’s Outcry Highlights Dark Realities of Trafficking Post-Diddy Trial Verdict

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Manhattan, New York — The recent verdict in the federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was acquitted of serious charges, stirred mixed emotions outside the courthouse. While celebrations erupted among supporters, Halle Carr, an advocate from Oklahoma City, expressed her discontent, highlighting the implications of the ruling in the context of sex trafficking and domestic violence. Carr, who holds a degree in Crime Victim and Survivor Services, has dedicated her career to raising awareness about trafficking prevention. Having previously worked as a victim outreach coordinator, she found parallels in Combs’ relationship with Cassie Ventura … Read more

Former Student Sues Hyde School, Alleging a Dark Culture of Child Exploitation and Forced Labor

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PORTLAND, Maine — A former student of Hyde School has filed a lawsuit accusing the private boarding institution of operating an extensive child exploitation scheme. Jessica Fuller, the plaintiff, submitted a 47-page complaint in U.S. District Court, alleging that the school, which markets itself as a facility for character development among troubled youth, is instead involved in trafficking, forced labor, and significant negligence. In her filing, Fuller claims that rather than fostering essential life skills, the school subjects students to punitive work crews, leaves them in isolation, and forces them to perform arduous tasks without … Read more