The vast majority of strip searches were carried out on the suspicion of drugs possession, yet nearly half of all searches resulted in no further action.
Very upsetting to read. I’m left thinking about the aftermath for these young people and their mental health where the feeling of shame and humiliation becomes deeply internalised potentially affecting their own self-image.
Very upsetting to read. I’m left thinking about the aftermath for these young people and their mental health where the feeling of shame and humiliation becomes deeply internalised potentially affecting their own self-image.
Yes, the damage this causes cannot be understated. It’s sickening to think of.