A serious case of domestic abuse has emerged in Turin, where a 13-year-old student experienced nights of terror due to domestic violence by her father.
The girl described disturbing moments, including “the sound of knives, her father's footsteps in the middle of the night, threats about how the man would kill her mother.” These experiences led her to suffer from hallucinations and faint in class, causing concern among teachers.
A teacher noticed worrying behavior from the student and, recognizing the seriousness of the situation, suggested that the girl speak to a school psychologist.
During this interview, his deep fear emerged regarding the possibility that his father could murder his mother. This triggered the activation of the protocol for red code crimes, as reported by the newspaper La Stampa.
The investigations conducted by the prosecutor Antonella Barbera, based on the detailed testimonies provided by the girl, took place quickly, quickly leading to the father's conviction to two years in prison. The man has the possibility of benefiting from a conditional sentence, on the condition that he follows a therapeutic path in a center for violent men. However, if he does not respect the scheduled appointments, he will be forced to serve his sentence in prison.
Article published on 18 January 2025 - 19:44
It is a very sad story that shows how serious domestic abuse can be. It is incredible that a young girl has to go through such terrible experiences and how the teachers were attentive to the situation.