"A 3-year-old who spent five months in ORR custody says she experienced multiple instances of sexual abuse by an older child in her foster home, a situation the ORR was built to avoid."
"The ORR, established by former President Jimmy Carter, was intended to ensure immigrant children are protected, but under the Trump administration, it has become part of the deportation campaign."
"The average holding period for children in ORR custody has stretched from 37 days to nearly 200 days due to policy changes and backlogs."
A 3-year-old girl in ORR custody reported multiple instances of sexual abuse by an older child in her foster home. Her father believes this incident could have been avoided if the system had acted more swiftly and prioritized reuniting immigrant children with their parents. The ORR, established to protect immigrant children, has seen delays in processing due to policies implemented under the Trump administration, extending the average holding period significantly. These changes have led to increased risks for vulnerable children in the system.
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