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France to Survey 10 Million Students on Sexual Violence

8/25/2026

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Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced schools will add sexual and gender-based violence questions to a questionnaire.
The questionnaire will survey 10 million pupils from pre-school to secondary levels.
Geffray said one child in ten is a victim of sexual violence in France.
Responses are anonymous, though pupils may give their name to speak with an adult.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin asked prosecutors to review 85,047 pending sexual-violence complaints against minors.

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Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced schools will add sexual and gender-based violence questions to a questionnaire.
The questionnaire will survey 10 million pupils from pre-school to secondary levels.
Geffray said one child in ten is a victim of sexual violence in France.
Responses are anonymous, though pupils may give their name to speak with an adult.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin asked prosecutors to review 85,047 pending sexual-violence complaints against minors.