Sky News Daily The Danish group behind a children's home run like a cult
Mar 12, 2025
Alice Porter, Sky News correspondent, dives into the disturbing story of the Red House children's home in Norfolk, where students faced serious allegations of abuse from the cult-like Tvind organization. She brings to light harrowing testimonies from survivors who recount their traumatic experiences, including neglect and mistreatment. The investigation uncovers systemic failures that allowed the home to operate until 1998, raising critical questions about the oversight of such facilities and the long-lasting impact on its vulnerable inhabitants.
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Psychological Abuse at Tvind
- Tvind schools employed psychological abuse, including public shaming.
- One victim, Kyle, described being placed on a chair and beaten into submission.
Kyle's Experience with Abuse and Forced Labor
- Kyle recounts physical abuse and being forced into slave labor at Tvind.
- Children as young as ten were made to paint, build, and beg on the streets for the organization.
Hayley's Allegation of Sexual Abuse
- Hayley, another victim, alleges sexual abuse and being disbelieved by staff.
- She was raped in India but staff dismissed her claims, leaving her feeling like a liar.