Decades of abuse exposed at Dutch youth care facility De Glind

A new investigation has uncovered decades of serious misconduct at De Glind, a youth care facility in the Netherlands. Researchers found multiple forms of abuse, including emotional, physical and sexual violence, with problems first exposed in 2022.

The report highlights how Pluryn, the organization overseeing De Glind, failed to cooperate fully with investigators. Officials resisted sharing information, citing privacy laws and concerns about protecting the institution's reputation. This lack of transparency made it harder to uncover the full extent of the abuse.

The investigation confirmed that harmful behavior persisted for years. Survivors described long-term patterns of mistreatment, but details about former residents or specific interviews remain undisclosed.

Researchers stressed the need for greater openness and a stronger learning culture. Without these changes, they warned, similar failures could happen again in other care facilities.

The findings reveal systemic issues at De Glind that went unchecked for decades. Investigators have called for reforms to improve accountability and prevent future abuse. The report does not include further details on individual cases or former residents.