Sandra, 14, from Austria, had learning difficulties. Sandra was enrolled in a school that catered to children with leaning disabilities. Sandra was locked up in a small jail like box in the school.

Sandra’s box in Hartheim, Austria photo:

The head teacher of the Austrian school defended his actions. Karl Schmidhuber had allowed the erection of the 4 meter by 4 meter wooden box. Karl Schmidhuber said that Sandra was violent and disruptive during class. Karl Schmidhuber said that the only solution was to lock Sandra up. Karl Schmidhuber’s school has mentally challenged children and physically disabled kids. Karl Schmidhuber’s caretaker for the school made Sandra’s wooden box.

Karl Schmidhuber said that Sandra could not be calmed down. Karl Schmidhuber claimed Sandra bit other pupils and teachers. The victims took antibiotics to prevent infections.

The town council in Hartheim, Austria, has banned the use of the prison like box for Sandra after it was informed. Prosecutors are checking if they would take action for any laws that might have been broken.

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This entry was posted on Friday, June 6th, 2008 at 3:04 am and is filed under News.