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Lima Therapeutic Center Child Abuse Scandal
Autistic children were taped to chairs and mouths at a Lima therapeutic center, sparking outrage and an investigation.
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Human Rights ViolationsHealthInvestigationViolenceLatin AmericaChild AbuseAbuseAutism
Centro Terapéutico Especializado Para Niños (Cetdin)Ministry Of Women And Vulnerable PopulationsConsejo Nacional Para La Integración De La Persona Con Discapacidad (Conadis)Ministerio Público (Fiscalía)Instituto Nacional De Defensa De La Competencia Y De La Protección De La Propiedad Intelectual (Indecopi)
Roger Baltazar
- What is CONADIS's role in this case?
- CONADIS strongly condemned the violence and is working to ensure legal and social support for the victims and families. They are also collaborating with other agencies to close the center and punish the perpetrators.
- What happened at the therapeutic center in Lima, Peru?
- Several autistic children under four were found restrained with tape at a Lima therapeutic center. The incident was captured on video and reported by parents, leading to an investigation.
- What were the children's conditions and how were they treated?
- The children, all autistic with severe disabilities, were taped to their chairs and some had their mouths taped shut. Parents accuse the center director, Roger Baltazar, of abuse and torture.
- What actions are the authorities taking in response to the incident?
- The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, along with CONADIS, are investigating and providing support to the families. They are coordinating with the Public Ministry to ensure prosecution of those responsible.
- What is the future outlook for the therapeutic center and those responsible?
- The center, Cetdin, is under investigation for alleged abuse and torture of autistic children. The authorities are working to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and that such actions are prevented in the future.