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Second Worker Arrested Over Alleged Child Assault at Welland School
19 May
Summary
- Two mental health workers charged with assault in relation to a child.
- Allegations involve excessive force and restraint techniques outside training.
- Police believe there may be additional victims in the case.
Niagara Regional Police have charged a second mental health worker in connection with an alleged assault on a child at a Welland school. Detectives arrested a 26-year-old woman on Friday, charging her with one count of assault. This follows the arrest of a 22-year-old woman, also a mental health worker, on Thursday for the same offense.
The investigation centers on a counsellor at Mountainview Centre for Innovative Learning, operated by Pathstone Mental Health. The allegations involve the use of restraint techniques on a child that were reportedly outside the counsellor's training scope. Police stated that the actions taken amounted to an excessive use of force.
Pathstone Mental Health has acknowledged the investigation, stating they are cooperating with the police. The organization emphasized its commitment to the well-being of the children and families it serves. Police are appealing to the public for information, as they suspect there may be additional victims involved in this case.
