"How do you close a case with 166 abuse incidents?" | Delays and failures in dealing with caregiver violence in kindergartens

An ynet investigation reveals delays and failures in handling abuse cases in kindergartens: a case in Kfar Saba dragged on for two and a half years, a case in Kiryat Gat with 166 incidents was closed due to lack of evidence, a case in Ness Ziona was closed and reopened, and a case in Karmiel was handled without cameras. Parents express distrust in the system.

An investigative report by Nina Fox on ynet reveals failures and delays in handling abuse cases in Israeli kindergartens. The article presents four representative cases: in Kfar Saba, a case against kindergarten owners lasted two and a half years due to the defendant's medical claims, despite partially restored video evidence. In Kiryat Gat, a case with 166 incidents of violence documented on cameras was closed due to lack of evidence, and an appeal was filed. In Ness Ziona, a kindergarten teacher was indicted but the case was closed, then reopened after a libel suit. In Karmiel, a case proceeded without cameras, and the only assistant indicted was the one recorded on audio. Parents express distrust in the legal system, and the prosecution stated that decisions were made after thorough review.

"How do you close a case with 166 abuse incidents?" | Delays and failures in dealing with caregiver violence in kindergartens