A Culture of Silence in Care Homes: The Dark Underbelly of Human Services Recent allegations against Chung Pui kei, a former assistant warden at a Hong Kong care home for the intellectually disabled, highlight a disturbing trend that plagues care systems worldwide.
While the specifics of this case are harrowing – five counts of rape against an incapacitated woman – it's essential to examine the broader context in which such abuse can occur.
Care homes and institutions catering to vulnerable populations often create environments where exploitation thrives due to power imbalances between caregivers and residents.