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Valentín Yankelevich describes childhood abuse and urges adults to listen
Valentín Yankelevich has described the abuse he suffered as a child after his mother, Romina Yan, died.
He said the violence happened at home and that school was the place where he could avoid returning for a few hours.
At 23, he chose to speak about his experience to help others who may recognize something in their own lives.
He said the person meant to care for him was also hurting him, and that he does not call Darío Giordano “dad.”
The Supreme Court’s Domestic Violence Office recorded 1,754 assessments involving girls and adolescents in Buenos Aires from January to September 2026.
The average period of abuse was four years, and incidents were daily or weekly in 56% of the cases.
The figures show how long children can remain exposed to violence, and the account highlights the importance of an adult believing a child and acting to protect them.
Valentín Yankelevich has spoken publicly about abuse he says he experienced as a child.
He described being beaten, shouted at and mistreated by the person who was supposed to care for him after his mother died.
He said school was the best part of his day because it kept him away from home.
At 23, he said he wanted to share his story to help others who might find something useful in it.
An Argentine court office recorded 1,754 evaluations of violence affecting girls and adolescents from January to September 2026.
- Who
- Valentín Yankelevich, the son of Romina Yan, described his childhood abuse.
- What
- He recounted violence at home and urged adults to listen and act to protect children.
- When
- He spoke about the abuse at age 23. The article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The abuse took place at his home; the article does not name its location.
- Why
- He said he wanted to unburden himself and help others who might relate to his story.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Office of Domestic Violence recorded 1,754 evaluations of violence affecting girls and adolescents.
The office published a report on those evaluations, according to Infobae.
Infobae published its article about Yankelevich's account.
- Age
- Yankelevich was 23 when he felt the need to tell his story.
- Family
- He is the son of Romina Yan.
- Evaluations
- 1,754 evaluations of violence affecting girls and adolescents.
- Period covered
- January–September 2026.
- Average duration
- Four years of maltreatment.
- Frequency
- In 56% of cases, episodes occurred daily or weekly.
What people are saying
There is nothing worse than being abused by the person who is supposed to take care of you.
There were beatings, shouting, mistreatment. I never liked studying. But the eight hours I spent at school were the best part of the day because I didn't go back home.
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