Concern in La Bonanova over a centre for minors not in school next to a school.
The building was renovated in 2024 to accommodate more homeless women. It now houses unaccompanied foreign minors.
Entrance to the Menas Centre on Cistercian Street.
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Barcelona City Council renovated the women's shelter on Carrer del Císter (Sarrià–Sant Gervasi), increasing its capacity from 40 to 100 places. The works were completed in 2024 and, upon reopening, the facility also began to accommodate minors not accompanied by adults.
The presence of men has caused considerable unease among the families and neighbours in the area. The centre is walled in, directly adjacent to a school, with several others nearby. According to parents and residents, this new coexistence has led to situations of insecurity and conflict.
According to various witnesses gathered by The Debate, The most disruptive pupils have been involved in incidents of verbal harassment and intimidating behaviour towards pupils from neighbouring schools and also towards residents of the neighbourhood.“These youths are often on drugs, loiter in the area and have even tried to get into educational establishments.”Elisabet, a mother of two daughters who are enrolled at the school just next to the reception centre, explains,".
Families change their routines for fear of minors.
The situation has reached the point where many families have changed their routines to prevent their daughters from walking alone past the school. The increase in traffic and police presence at the school's start and end times has been noticeable, which many parents see as a contradiction: “If there's no problem, why is there so much police surveillance?”Elisabet asks, describing the council's stance as “hypocritical”.".
The most serious incident occurred just a few days ago, when some of these youths managed to gain access to the interior of a school, prompting a complaint from the school's management. For many families, this episode represents a line that has already been crossed, and they are demanding a clear response from the local council.
The Town Council says that everything is fine.
From the municipal government, the councillor for the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, Maria Eugènia Gay, denies that there are any problems with coexistence or insecurity in the area. Defending the equitable distribution of these centres across the city, Gay says it is not necessary to relocate the minors to other neighbourhoods.
Meanwhile, neighbourhood unrest continues to grow. Many residents feel that the authorities are turning a blind eye as concern among families mounts. Some fear that, if swift action is not taken, a tragedy could occur.
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