Prosecutors in Béthune, France, have granted access to *Le Monde* to reveal the immense volume of child abuse cases they handle daily. The office is inundated with reports from police, schools, and hospitals detailing domestic violence affecting minors. Officials describe a constant challenge in prioritizing cases due to the sheer number of incidents reported. This surge in cases highlights systemic difficulties in identifying and addressing the most urgent situations. The situation is further underscored by the recent tragic death of Lyhanna, a case that adds to the pressure on the already strained system. The prosecutor’s office is grappling with a “mass” of files, making effective intervention increasingly complex. The access granted to *Le Monde* aims to shed light on the realities faced by those working to protect vulnerable children.