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Boston food
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 hours ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen, 52, was convicted of sexually abusing a 7-year-old child in Berkeley a decade ago. With Jansen's jail sentence over, the sibling has made new allegations of abuse.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
US news
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Dorchester man sentenced on child porn, immigration charges after being caught with 2 14-year-old girls

A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 13 years for illegal reentry and possession of child pornography involving minors.
Brooklyn
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

Ontario pastor charged with fraud after York Region homelessness prevention program targeted: police | CBC News

A pastor is accused of leading a fraud scheme targeting a homelessness prevention program in York Region, involving nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims.
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
London politics
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Man jailed for brutal assault of homeless man over 100 debt in Peter McVerry House

A man was sentenced to five and a half years for attacking a fellow homeless services user with a knife and hatchet over a debt.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say

Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse demand justice for those who enabled his behavior and call for a public inquiry into his actions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Europe politics
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Europe politics
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Classmate Has Died-How Do I Talk About It With My Child?

Supporting a child through grief requires parents to process their own emotions first for effective communication and comfort.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Another institutional abuse': UK survivor of Irish mother and baby home can't afford to accept compensation

Compensation for survivors of Ireland's mother and baby home scandal risks penalizing those accepting it, creating disparities between siblings.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

Donald Trump is scaring the children of trans people: My kid is worried I'll be "taken away" - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Donald Trump is scaring the children of trans people: My kid is worried I'll be "taken away" - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender parents report increased anxiety in their children due to the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
3 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Roblox predator who groomed girl and sent highly sexualised' messages jailed

Carlo Tritta, 19, has been locked up for 28 months after pleading guilty to various offences including making indecent images of a child and sexual communications with a child.
Privacy professionals
Social media marketing
fromQuartz
4 days ago

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Meta is removing ads from law firms soliciting plaintiffs in lawsuits over social media addiction claims.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

It's Time to Talk about Canada's Links to Epstein | The Walrus

Prime Minister Mark Carney called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from the line of succession due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

Fernando Melo Flores, 40, faces up to four years and two months in prison if convicted on all counts. He was assigned to John Wayne Airport when he allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend's home at night and repeatedly called and texted her, prompting the woman to get a restraining order against him.
SF parents
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Media industry

Record number of children reporting online sextortion in UK, data reveals

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and sextortion, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Record number of children reporting online sextortion in UK, data reveals

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and sextortion, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
#child-abuse
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon faces new charges of unlawful wiretap and violating an abuse prevention order following prior child abuse allegations.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon faces new charges of unlawful wiretap and violating an abuse prevention order following prior child abuse allegations.
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein and called for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
#child-safety
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on the Southport inquiry: buck-passing led to three girls being killed | Editorial

Public bodies failed to prevent the fatal stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class due to systemic flaws and lack of accountability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Axel Rudakubana: How violence-obsessed teen unleashed horror at kids' dance class

Axel Rudakubana, wearing a green hoodie and armed with a kitchen knife, ambushed a class of girls aged between six and 11 during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
SF parents
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members

The UK government will ban pornography depicting sexual acts between stepfamily members following a House of Lords vote.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
#immigration
US news
fromTruthout
8 hours ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

US news
fromTruthout
8 hours ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

#murder
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Carer' murdered disabled man and hid body for weeks after meeting on social media

Jason Trundle received a life sentence for murdering disabled man Leon Pratt and concealing his body for a month.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Carer' murdered disabled man and hid body for weeks after meeting on social media

Jason Trundle received a life sentence for murdering disabled man Leon Pratt and concealing his body for a month.
#domestic-abuse
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
#grooming-gangs
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Vital paperwork for grooming gangs inquiry may be lost, says MP

Key documents for the grooming gangs inquiry may have been lost due to Home Office errors, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Vital paperwork for grooming gangs inquiry may be lost, says MP

Key documents for the grooming gangs inquiry may have been lost due to Home Office errors, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
#child-safeguarding-failures
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

My toddler was looked after by a sexual monster at their nursery'

A nursery worker was convicted of raping and abusing children in his care, with parents learning of his arrest through media reports rather than nursery management.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

The UK government faces legal action for inconsistently implementing recommendations from a seven-year child sexual abuse inquiry, with 17 of 20 recommendations unimplemented as of July 2025.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

The UK government faces legal action for inconsistently implementing recommendations from a seven-year child sexual abuse inquiry, with 17 of 20 recommendations unimplemented as of July 2025.
#child-sexual-abuse-material
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Child sex abuse image crimes rise by almost 10% in a year', NSPCC says

Child sexual abuse image crimes in the UK increased by 10 percent to 36,829 offences, prompting calls for mandatory technology protections on children's devices to block nude image creation and sharing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

My High School Teacher Groomed Me. I Kept His Secret - Until Now.

A teacher groomed and sexually abused a student starting at age 14-15, exploiting her vulnerabilities and isolation through manipulation, special attention, and isolation tactics that continued into college.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language Matters When Talking About Child Sexual Abuse

Words such as 'relationship,' 'affair,' 'involvement,' or 'seeing each other' imply mutuality and consent. In the context of child sexual abuse, these implications are false. A child cannot legally or developmentally consent to sexual activity with an adult. Describing abuse using relational language risks distorting the inherent power imbalance and shifting perceived responsibility away from the adult perpetrator.
Psychology
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Inside the vitallifeline helping missing children across the UK

The Independent supports critical journalism and provides resources for young people in crisis through initiatives like the SafeCall helpline.
Psychology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Hundreds of child abuse cases involving witchcraft and rituals go unreported

Ritualistic abuse of children remains severely underreported, with police investigating only 0.2% of cases while helpline data suggests 3.57% of calls involve organized and ritualistic abuse.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chilling' hacking network is targeting vulnerable children, charity warns

The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said online networks linked to a global ecosystem labelled the Com were carrying out extreme exploitation, cyberbullying, violence and abuse and called for a coordinated global response from governments, regulators, law enforcement and tech companies. The warning follows the publication of a report by the online risk consultancy Resolver in partnership with the MRF, which was founded by the family of Molly Russell, a British teenager who killed herself in 2017 after viewing harmful content online.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Scottish government orders public inquiry into grooming gangs

Scotland's government has ordered a public inquiry into grooming gangs, led by child sexual abuse expert Prof Alexis Jay, to investigate group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored

The mother of a 15-year-old boy stabbed to death on a south London street has accused social services of failing to help get her son away from drug dealers who had groomed him. Speaking to BBC Panorama, Daejaun Campbell's mother, Jodian Taylor, says despite her pleas for help, Greenwich Council refused to accept that Daejaun met the threshold for social services help until it was too late, and then failed to provide the support the family needed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Students recruited to sell sex online in gateway' to exploitation, report warns

Eleanor Lyons, the independent anti-slavery commissioner, warned that sexual exploitation of women and girls is on a clear and sustained rise in the UK, with pimps using the internet to reach new victims and advertise them online with subscription platforms then acting as a gateway to abuse.
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