Black children are disproportionately affected, being nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than their white peers.
These incidents are highly traumatizing for children, potentially leading to severe psychological distress, such as in the case of 'Olivia,' a 15-year-old who faced suicidal thoughts after a traumatic search. uk teen strip
In many cases (roughly 51%), these intense searches resulted in no further action. Black children are disproportionately affected