The girl's testimony revealed the emotional impact of her experiences: "I still get that feeling of wanting to hide. It was humiliating." This statement underscores the long-term psychological effects of her treatment in custody.
According to the agreed statement of facts, the girl was subjected to strip searches six times—four at a Kingston facility and twice in London—which raised concerns about the enforcement of existing policies.
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services has a policy that states, "the young person must not be completely undressed for any period of time," yet these practices persisted, highlighting a significant oversight.
The court heard that the searches were executed based on routine procedures that were standard practice at the time, but the teen's experience calls into question the appropriateness and humanity of such measures in youth facilities.
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