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#criminal-justice
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Teacher in South San Francisco arrested on charges of lewd acts with minors

Teacher arrested for lewd acts with minors after police investigation into inappropriate behaviors with students.
SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 weeks ago

DA seeks mental-health exam for California woman accused of killing 6-year-old son

Prosecutors seek a psychological evaluation to assess mental health claims in the case of a mother accused of fatally hitting her son.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Teacher in South San Francisco arrested on charges of lewd acts with minors

Teacher arrested for lewd acts with minors after police investigation into inappropriate behaviors with students.
SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 weeks ago

DA seeks mental-health exam for California woman accused of killing 6-year-old son

Prosecutors seek a psychological evaluation to assess mental health claims in the case of a mother accused of fatally hitting her son.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Disneyland Paris calls in police over alleged fake wedding with child bride'

Disneyland Paris staff reported concerns over a wedding where a reportedly nine-year-old girl was the bride, leading to an investigation that unveiled the event as a staged ceremony.
Paris food
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Stepfather arrested after 4-year-old fatally shot in Maine

Family members stated that the boy accidentally shot himself with McCoy's 9 mm pistol, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding Jasper's death.
Law
#health-risks
#crime
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hero dad rescues 11-year-old daughter from perv who dragged her into a remote area of NYC Park: cops

A father heroically rescued his daughter from an attempted kidnapping and assault in a Queens park.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hero dad rescues 11-year-old daughter from perv who dragged her into a remote area of NYC Park: cops

A father heroically rescued his daughter from an attempted kidnapping and assault in a Queens park.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

The Met Police reports a 38% rise in children aged 10-14 suspected of violent crime since 2020, highlighting a troubling trend in youth violence.
London politics
#drowning
fromFuturism
6 days ago

As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's Toys

It’s especially risky for children. Earlier this year, researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine's Brainstorm Lab for Mental Health Innovation released an AI risk assessment warning about teens interacting with AI companions.
Artificial intelligence
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Federal judge allows lawsuit that blames Bay Area company's AI chatbot for teen's death

Megan Garcia's lawsuit against Character AI signifies a pivotal moment for legal accountability in AI technologies after the tragic suicide of her son.
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Federal judge allows lawsuit that blames Bay Area company's AI chatbot for teen's death

Megan Garcia's lawsuit against Character AI signifies a pivotal moment for legal accountability in AI technologies after the tragic suicide of her son.
#education
#endangerment
fromLexington Herald Leader
1 week ago

Baby crawling out of second-story window is rescued by passerby, NY cops say

A passerby noticed the baby, ran to the home and climbed on the roof, "saving the baby from falling," police said.
NYC parents
#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Three Words Grandparents Should Never Utter: "Don't Tell Mom"

Grandparents should avoid asking grandkids to keep secrets from their parents to maintain trust and safety.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Pool safety the focus in death of mom influencer's 3-year-old son

Emilie Kiser's son tragically drowned in their backyard pool, igniting public concern over safety and home parenting practices.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Want to Get My Nephew's College Acceptance Revoked. My Husband Is Standing In My Way.

Parents should prioritize child safety over family reputation when dealing with substance abuse.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Three Words Grandparents Should Never Utter: "Don't Tell Mom"

Grandparents should avoid asking grandkids to keep secrets from their parents to maintain trust and safety.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Pool safety the focus in death of mom influencer's 3-year-old son

Emilie Kiser's son tragically drowned in their backyard pool, igniting public concern over safety and home parenting practices.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Want to Get My Nephew's College Acceptance Revoked. My Husband Is Standing In My Way.

Parents should prioritize child safety over family reputation when dealing with substance abuse.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Revealed: The stark difference in smartphone usage among eight-year-olds in less-advantaged and wealthier backgrounds

More than half of Irish eight-year-olds from less advantaged areas now own a smartphone, which is twice the rate of those from wealthier backgrounds.
Digital life
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Another local brewery is putting its foot down over unruly kids

Bog Iron Brewing announced a policy requiring that children stay seated in the taproom and beer garden after experiencing disruptive behavior from unattended kids.
Parenting
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Attack dogs: how Europe supplies Israel with brutal canine weapons

The military dog attack on a child during a raid in the West Bank highlights severe trauma and negligence in conflict zones.
#parental-controls
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Land Rovers and Jeeps growing bonnet heights a clear threat to children'

A proposed height limit on car bonnets is suggested to improve safety for children as SUV sales increase.
#social-media-regulations
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
Media industry

Digest: Warner Bros Discovery to Split Streaming and TV Units; UK Gov Considers Social Media Time Limits for Children

Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Warner Bros Discovery to Split Streaming and TV Units; UK Gov Considers Social Media Time Limits for Children

Media giants are restructuring to separate digital and linear TV operations.
The UK government is considering social media time limits for children.
#bronx
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

7-year-old child shot in NYC home - marking the third minor to be shot in the Bronx in a week

A 7-year-old boy in the Bronx was shot, highlighting increasing violence and danger to minors in the area.
Three innocent minors have been shot in the Bronx within a week, alarming the community and law enforcement.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 week ago

Father of missing Bronx boy, 2, held at Rikers Island: sources

A father is in custody after allegedly admitting to throwing his missing son into the Bronx River.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

7-year-old child shot in NYC home - marking the third minor to be shot in the Bronx in a week

A 7-year-old boy in the Bronx was shot, highlighting increasing violence and danger to minors in the area.
Three innocent minors have been shot in the Bronx within a week, alarming the community and law enforcement.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 week ago

Father of missing Bronx boy, 2, held at Rikers Island: sources

A father is in custody after allegedly admitting to throwing his missing son into the Bronx River.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Romford man, 65, admits sending sexual messages and images to child

John Proctor, 65, has pleaded guilty to sending sexual messages and images to a child, confronting serious legal consequences for his actions.
UK news
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

One Thing Never To Say To Your Kids About Abusers (And What To Say Instead)

Educating children about safety can help them disclose abuse, but threats of violence against perpetrators may deter them from reporting.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London bus driver who killed girl, 9, after falling asleep due to smoking cannabis jailed for four years

The images of that horrific moment remain seared into my mind. That scene replays endlessly, a constant reminder of the day my world fractured beyond repair.
UK news
#investigation
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

12-year-old dies after falling from third-story window in Southbridge

Arya Lebeau, a 12-year-old girl, tragically fell to her death from a third-story window during an alleged sleepover incident in Southbridge.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Police launch investigation into death of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son

Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son tragically passed away, leading to an active police investigation after he was found unresponsive in a pool.
Washington Capitals
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Probable Cause of Death Revealed for 3 Sisters Who Didn't Return After Visitation With Their Dad

Three young sisters died of asphyxiation; their father, Travis Decker, has been charged with their murder and kidnapping.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

12-year-old dies after falling from third-story window in Southbridge

Arya Lebeau, a 12-year-old girl, tragically fell to her death from a third-story window during an alleged sleepover incident in Southbridge.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Police launch investigation into death of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son

Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son tragically passed away, leading to an active police investigation after he was found unresponsive in a pool.
Washington Capitals
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Probable Cause of Death Revealed for 3 Sisters Who Didn't Return After Visitation With Their Dad

Three young sisters died of asphyxiation; their father, Travis Decker, has been charged with their murder and kidnapping.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Milton mom questions how non-verbal child was able to board city bus, GO train alone | CBC News

"There's no reason he should have gotten any farther than the bus stop, and I just don't want that to happen again to him or to any other child or vulnerable person."
SF parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

2-year-old boy is swept away on luggage conveyor belt at Newark Airport in latest terror at beleaguered travel hub

A 2-year-old boy went missing at Newark Airport but was quickly rescued after riding a baggage conveyor belt.
#public-safety
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sex offender spotted with child by face ID cameras

Facial recognition technology helped prevent potential child abuse by identifying a registered sex offender with a child in violation of his orders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Police seek info on man seen approaching children, committing 'indecent act' at park | CBC News

London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sex offender spotted with child by face ID cameras

Facial recognition technology helped prevent potential child abuse by identifying a registered sex offender with a child in violation of his orders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Police seek info on man seen approaching children, committing 'indecent act' at park | CBC News

#technology
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Digital life

This palm recognition smart lock doubles as a video doorbell (and has no monthly fees)

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This palm recognition smart lock doubles as a video doorbell (and has no monthly fees)

The Eufy Security FamiLock S3 Max enhances family security and engages children with its innovative features.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major search under way for missing girl in River Thames near Gravesend

The incident involving two children falling into the River Thames near Gravesend has led to a major search effort as emergency services try to locate a missing girl.
UK news
fromWSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
3 weeks ago

New York State Police arrest man wanted in Georgia for sex crimes involving minor

During that interview, police said Padilla 'admitted to using multiple social media accounts... to communicate and intentionally seek out explicit content from minors even when he knew their age.'
NYC parents
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Ask Engadget: How do I set up an Xbox for my kid?

In typical Microsoft fashion, though, setting up Xbox family accounts can be a bit confusing, so let's go over it step by step.
Video games
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man and woman allegedly engaged in 'lewd acts' outside N.H. Boys & Girls Club and in view of children

Both subjects were uncooperative during the arrests. It was determined that children, under the age of 16, had viewed the activity while it was occurring.
Boston food
#social-media-regulation
Privacy technologies
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.
Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.
Privacy technologies
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.
Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London council under fire as school crossing 'lollipop' patrols are axed

Parents at Cypress Primary have shared their concerns with me about the proposed cuts to their lollipop man, and they are rightly concerned that this will have an impact on their children's safety.
NYC parents
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla rolls out new crucial safety feature aimed at saving children

Tesla introduces a new safety feature to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles using advanced detection technology.
#accident
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A toddler survived falling off a 15th-floor balcony. But how?

A 2-year-old boy survived a 15-story fall due to his light weight and the bush that cushioned his landing.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A toddler survived falling off a 15th-floor balcony. But how?

A 2-year-old boy survived a 15-story fall due to his light weight and the bush that cushioned his landing.
#age-verification
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Wu announces independent investigation into BPS bus safety following deadly crash

BPS has used Transdev for its transportation services since 2013. The company hires, trains, and manages around 750 school bus drivers in Boston.
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Major warning issued after super strength nail glue leaves girl, 12, with major burns

A schoolgirl who suffered severe burns from a nail glue set bought online may never fully regain feeling in her hands, emphasizing product safety concerns.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto city council holds moment of silence in memory of 3 children killed in 401 crash | CBC News

Chow said parents, if they have influence over their teenagers, need to "really hammer home" that their teens should not drink and drive. "The statistics have been going down through the decades, but still one is too many."
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Bridezilla' makes dangerous demand of flower girl

"Personally I think that 1.5 is too young to straighten her hair, it's not good for it and the risk of burning is significant."
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Is Aerosol Sunscreen Safe For Kids? Here's What Dermatologists Use Instead

As a mom, I prefer mineral-based sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and are free of chemical UV filters like oxybenzone or avobenzene. Aerosolized mineral sunscreen can help balance the importance of having portable sunscreen options with an acceptable safety profile.
NYC parents
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment dangerous paedophile, 73, confesses to police he took girl, six, from her school in south London

Facial recognition technology successfully identified a registered sex offender attempting to befriend a young child in South London.
#parenting-tips
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips

Early swimming lessons are crucial for child safety, but accessibility can be a challenge.
Parents can start teaching water safety and swimming skills at home without formal lessons.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips

Early swimming lessons are crucial for child safety, but accessibility can be a challenge.
Parents can start teaching water safety and swimming skills at home without formal lessons.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Kyra Hill: London schoolgirl who drowned at water park was unlawfully killed, coroner rules

The coroner concluded that Kyra Hill had been unlawfully killed due to gross health and safety breaches at Liquid Leisure water park, including lack of proper warnings.
UK news
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC's child services agency keeps cases secret due to state loophole, but investigators say it's time for a change

ACS's secrecy due to state loopholes hinders vital investigations into child abuse cases, prompting calls for legislative change.
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Retired NFL linebacker among more than 250 arrested in human trafficking sting: police

Adarius Taylor, former NFL linebacker, was arrested in a significant human-trafficking sting in Florida, raising concerns about child safety and broader illegal activities.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

"I want justice for my son, and I won't stop until he gets it, because he deserves it," she said in an interview with ABC7.
NYC parents
#emergency-response
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: The kid who smiled while he tortured his brother is not normal

Professional intervention is critical for the wellbeing of children involved in abusive sibling dynamics.
Immediate steps must be taken to protect the younger child and address the older child's behavior.
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