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Axe-wielding man went on rampage at headquarters of 'wrong council'

The link is to a story about someone who was abused in care who attacked the wrong tier of government.

Much that this is futile and not in any way to be encouraged I wonder where else in the world it happens.

I know the USA has similar problems in the care system, but not as extreme as those in England. However, I wonder where else the children who have been through the system are often so opposed to it (not always of course).

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