Vulnerable children in special-care units injured 116 times last year (opens original article in a new tab)

Vulnerable children in high-security special care units in Ireland were injured 116 times last year as incidents of violence and aggression rose by 32%

• Vulnerable children in special-care units were injured 116 times last year
• Incidents involving violence, harassment, and aggression increased by 32% to 704
• Ballydowd Special Care Unit accounted for over 60% of total incidents and had the highest complaints