In response to LBrown's comments unfortunately children in care are not listened to. It might be easier for people to place this in the past but unfortunately children in Jersey at another care home were not 'listened to' in 1999
Jane, Wales

Jane , Lampeter, Wales

It all so shocking, Its like something make up for a movie. And just the scale of the amount of people who must've been i9n n this.
Terrifing.

Lucie, Macclesfield,

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Jersey/

A No10 Downing St petition calling for Jersey's legal status to be amended so that there is more oversight from Westminster (which would hopefully lead to a more accountable system of local governance on Jersey).

nick, brighton,

What sort of psychiatrist would tell a child he would be placed in a mental hospital if he made allegations? Sounds like the psychiatrist should have either been committed themselves... or jailed as an accessory.

Chris D, Edinburgh, Scotland

I am glad this subject is no longer taboo and that children in care are now listened to. The Jersey story does not surprise me in the least. Having been detailed in an Approved school in the 1960s (Ashwicke Hall, St Joseph's School), for "Being in need of care and protection", I am well aware how vulnerable young people used to be disbelieved and shut up.

LBrown, London, UK

I actually had a nightmare last night after reading this story.

It is so sad that these things happen in countries that we think are so "civilised".

I hope that it all comes out as soon as possible, so that the victims may at least finally gain some closure.

Brijit, Paris, France

The writing they found in the cell: "I've been mad 4 years and years" comes from Pink Floys Dark Side of the Moon:

"I've been mad for years and years, I've been over the edge for yonks" and should be able to help date the captivity.

David, St Albans, UK

Shame on You, The Inhabitants of Jersey, who knew about what was going on, but did nothing to stop the horrors ! You aren't bettter than the child abusers.

M. Williams, Paris, France

I was in a children's home in the early 80's and I am very pleased to say that I 'never' suspected that any child was being abused whilst I was in care.

Children were disciplned but the staff were always fair.

I am very, very sorry to hear that some poor souls in Jersey have been placed in such appalling circumstances at a time when they mosy needed support and love.

Karen

Karen, London,

Those poor children.

There are now suggestions this story has been continually buried for years, if so, then some very powerful and influential people are involved. For pity's sake this now needs a thorough investigation and if true, those responsible brought to justice.

Ros, London,

This whole business is very sad sad...
I hope after this all Children in all care homes are protected and ther are frequent inspections by lay visitors. Lessons must be learned and these horrors never to happen again. Every one with children i have spoken to here in london are naturally extremly disturbed by these happenings.

Raza, london,

Having been placed in a child care facility in Tasmania at age 4 - 6 & saw horrific abuse there by staff members & children disapering regularly, most of these facilities catered too pedophiles, thats very clear. Children sold as sex slaves for a hours pleasure to those with cash. Farms used as care facilties like I was placed in with 100 + other children would have many unmarked graves , I lost count of how many abused children I knew that vanished almost every week.

M Hardy, Osaka , Japan