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The Indo Daily Extra: 2,395 allegations of sexual abuse at religious schools likely 'just the tip of the iceberg'

The report reveals a widespread history of sexual abuse in religious schools in Ireland, affecting many survivors profoundly.

Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile', says survivors' advocate

Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged sexual abuse may rival that of notorious offender Jimmy Savile, with many survivors coming forward.

The Indo Daily Extra: 2,395 allegations of sexual abuse at religious schools likely 'just the tip of the iceberg'

The report reveals a widespread history of sexual abuse in religious schools in Ireland, affecting many survivors profoundly.

Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile', says survivors' advocate

Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged sexual abuse may rival that of notorious offender Jimmy Savile, with many survivors coming forward.
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New Zealand's Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care

New Zealand Prime Minister acknowledges historic abuse in care, calling it a national disgrace and emphasizing governmental accountability and responsibility.

2 boys in Bodega Bay boating accident also NorCal school shooting survivors

A tragic boating accident in Bodega Bay led to the death of one brother and the disappearance of another, compounding a family's previous trauma from a mass shooting.
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Potent images that shine a light on domestic abuse in pictures

Using art to depict the lasting impact of domestic abuse, Sujata Setia's photography series brings attention to the internal scars survivors carry.

Tragedy of Nova festival survivor Shirel Golan shows the harm of online hate

Tragic consequences of PTSD after terror attacks highlight the urgent need for support systems for trauma survivors.

Self-Doubt: A Common Result of Experiencing Emotional Abuse

Victims of abuse frequently experience debilitating self-doubt, questioning the legitimacy of their experiences and feeling isolated in their struggles.

'Nothing can kill our spirit': Monterey Park mass shooting survivors, community mark anniversary

Survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting gather for a banquet one year after the tragedy
The shooting has sparked discussions about mental health and gun control reform within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Potent images that shine a light on domestic abuse in pictures

Using art to depict the lasting impact of domestic abuse, Sujata Setia's photography series brings attention to the internal scars survivors carry.

Tragedy of Nova festival survivor Shirel Golan shows the harm of online hate

Tragic consequences of PTSD after terror attacks highlight the urgent need for support systems for trauma survivors.

Self-Doubt: A Common Result of Experiencing Emotional Abuse

Victims of abuse frequently experience debilitating self-doubt, questioning the legitimacy of their experiences and feeling isolated in their struggles.

'Nothing can kill our spirit': Monterey Park mass shooting survivors, community mark anniversary

Survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting gather for a banquet one year after the tragedy
The shooting has sparked discussions about mental health and gun control reform within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
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For Atomic Bomb Survivors, a Nobel Prize and a Reckoning, 80 Years Later

Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their campaign against nuclear weapons.
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Is Forgiveness Possible in Rwanda?

The Rwandan genocide's legacy shapes present-day relationships between survivors and perpetrators, revealing deep social complexities.

Children of the Cult review fierce doc about the Osho commune survivors

Documentary reveals serious allegations of child sexual abuse at Rajneesh communes, challenging former members and exposing unaddressed crimes within the movement.
#justice

Grenfell families pin hopes for justice on landmark' final report

The upcoming final report on the Grenfell Tower fire aims to hold responsible parties accountable and drive significant change.

Grenfell survivors warn wait for justice must not rumble on like Hillsborough

Survivors of Grenfell Tower fire demand timely justice and accountability, not prolonged investigations like Hillsborough, fearing similar neglect in future tragedies.

Survivors and bereaved respond to long-awaited Grenfell inquiry report

The Grenfell Tower fire survivors and families demand accountability and justice, feeling robbed after seven years without criminal charges against those responsible.

Grenfell families pin hopes for justice on landmark' final report

The upcoming final report on the Grenfell Tower fire aims to hold responsible parties accountable and drive significant change.

Grenfell survivors warn wait for justice must not rumble on like Hillsborough

Survivors of Grenfell Tower fire demand timely justice and accountability, not prolonged investigations like Hillsborough, fearing similar neglect in future tragedies.

Survivors and bereaved respond to long-awaited Grenfell inquiry report

The Grenfell Tower fire survivors and families demand accountability and justice, feeling robbed after seven years without criminal charges against those responsible.
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I don't believe they are sorry': Grenfell survivors on their hopes for public inquiry

The Grenfell Tower fire continues to impact survivors profoundly, as they rebuild their lives amidst ongoing inquiries and damage.
The upcoming inquiry report is crucial for survivors seeking closure and understanding.

Grenfell survivors expect inquiry's final report to end carousel of blame'

The Grenfell Tower inquiry report aims to reveal the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster, holding responsible parties accountable.

Really upsetting': Grenfell Tower edited out of TV advert

Grenfell Tower was edited out of a TV advert, sparking outrage and described as insulting by a family member of a victim.

I don't believe they are sorry': Grenfell survivors on their hopes for public inquiry

The Grenfell Tower fire continues to impact survivors profoundly, as they rebuild their lives amidst ongoing inquiries and damage.
The upcoming inquiry report is crucial for survivors seeking closure and understanding.

Grenfell survivors expect inquiry's final report to end carousel of blame'

The Grenfell Tower inquiry report aims to reveal the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster, holding responsible parties accountable.

Really upsetting': Grenfell Tower edited out of TV advert

Grenfell Tower was edited out of a TV advert, sparking outrage and described as insulting by a family member of a victim.
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Two more crew members from Mike Lynch yacht under investigation

Investigations into the sinking of Mike Lynch's yacht have been initiated, focusing on two crew members and the captain, amidst the tragedy that claimed seven lives.

Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among those missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

Two more crew members from Mike Lynch yacht under investigation

Investigations into the sinking of Mike Lynch's yacht have been initiated, focusing on two crew members and the captain, amidst the tragedy that claimed seven lives.

Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among those missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
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Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman to contest legal bid by survivors excluded from mother and baby home redress scheme

The legal challenges could increase the mother's and baby's home redress scheme costs to over €1 billion if successful.

Loss and damage: how the first climate survivors to receive funds are rebuilding their lives in Malawi

Survivors of climate disasters face significant challenges in rebuilding their lives, homes, and communities after catastrophic events.

Mark Your Calendar for August's Social Security Payments

Social Security benefits vary in payment dates depending on benefit type and birthdate.
Social Security offers retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental income benefits funded by payroll taxes and investments.
Types of benefits include retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), survivors benefits, and supplemental income, requiring applications for access.

Violence against women soars by 40% in national emergency'

Crimes of violence against women and girls surged by almost 40% in England and Wales from 2018-19 to 2022-23.

People Who Were Kidnapped And Survived Share Their Pulse-Pounding Experiences

Kidnap survivors share harrowing experiences on Quora.
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Ellen Coyne: Using a victim's counselling notes in rape trials could deter them from seeking help from a therapist or even seeking justice

Survivors face challenges in bringing their attackers to justice due to the justice system's flaws and societal myths about sexual violence.

Overturning of Harvey Weinstein's Conviction Is Another Blow to His Accusers

The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony conviction highlights challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence in being believed and achieving justice.

Ellen Coyne: Using a victim's counselling notes in rape trials could deter them from seeking help from a therapist or even seeking justice

Survivors face challenges in bringing their attackers to justice due to the justice system's flaws and societal myths about sexual violence.

Overturning of Harvey Weinstein's Conviction Is Another Blow to His Accusers

The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony conviction highlights challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence in being believed and achieving justice.
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Charges dropped against nine Egyptians over 2023 migrant shipwreck off Greece

Charges dropped for nine accused in 2023 migrant boat disaster off Greece due to lack of jurisdiction.

27 People Who Met Murderers And Serial Killers - And Are Lucky To Be Alive, TBH

The article discusses terrifying experiences shared by people who encountered or narrowly avoided becoming victims of killers.

Law Degree As An Advocacy Asset: A Satisfying Transfer Of Skill And Experience

Leaving domestic violence can be dangerous and difficult.
Supporting survivors of intimate partner violence requires careful planning and resources.

Former MBTA officer gets up to 6 years in prison for on-duty rapes

A former MBTA police officer was sentenced to prison for raping two women while on duty in 2012.
The survivors' courage in sharing their stories empowered them and led to accountability for the perpetrator.

2 children with cancer get special tour of NYC's famed toy store FAO Schwarz

Childhood cancer survivors are being honored as ambassadors for the Stop & Shop Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign.
Donations to the Pediatric Cancer Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering are being requested at Stop & Shop grocery stores in the Tri-State Area.

'Too many women have died' - the forgotten health scandal thirty years on

Around 500 survivors remain from the 1,200 women affected by contaminated blood products.
The impact of the contaminated products led to premature deaths and life-threatening illnesses.
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Domestic abuse victims to be given up to 2,500 to support fleeing partners

The UK government has launched a new scheme offering financial assistance to domestic abuse victims to help them escape their abusers.
Victims can claim up to £2,500 ($3,441) for housing costs or £500 ($689) for essentials like food and nappies.

UK making great strides to protect girls from FGM but more needs to be done, say experts

The UK has made significant progress in eradicating the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out on girls living in the country.
Specialists and activists credit child protection measures, stronger laws and policies for this progress.
More work is needed to support survivors of FGM and provide better care for them.

Domestic abuse victims to be given up to 2,500 to support fleeing partners

The UK government has launched a new scheme offering financial assistance to domestic abuse victims to help them escape their abusers.
Victims can claim up to £2,500 ($3,441) for housing costs or £500 ($689) for essentials like food and nappies.

UK making great strides to protect girls from FGM but more needs to be done, say experts

The UK has made significant progress in eradicating the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out on girls living in the country.
Specialists and activists credit child protection measures, stronger laws and policies for this progress.
More work is needed to support survivors of FGM and provide better care for them.
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Joliet mayor calls for donations to pay funeral costs for survivors of 7 relatives killed during shooting rampage

Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy is promoting a fundraiser for survivors of a shooting spree that killed seven relatives.
Authorities believe the suspect, Romeo Nance, shot his relatives to death in two homes before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations

Many Indigenous students who attended residential schools were sent home with contagious illnesses, contributing to the spread of diseases across tribal nations.
Gerald Gladue, the son of a residential school survivor, expressed disgust with his school experience and the lasting effects of the illness he brought back home.
#gun-violence

Gun violence survivors unite at Brooklyn roundtable to advocate for local, federal solutions * Brooklyn Paper

Gun violence survivors and victims' families advocate for local and federal solutions, including community resources and intervention programs.
Support services are important, but more intervention programs are needed to prevent shootings before they occur.

Brooklyn Gun Violence Victims Lobby For Local Solutions

Survivors and victims' families discuss gun violence
Community resources and intervention programs are needed to address gun violence

Gun violence survivors unite at Brooklyn roundtable to advocate for local, federal solutions * Brooklyn Paper

Gun violence survivors and victims' families advocate for local and federal solutions, including community resources and intervention programs.
Support services are important, but more intervention programs are needed to prevent shootings before they occur.

Brooklyn Gun Violence Victims Lobby For Local Solutions

Survivors and victims' families discuss gun violence
Community resources and intervention programs are needed to address gun violence
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They crashed in the mountains and turned to cannibalism. He focuses on the humanity

Director Juan Antonio Bayona captured the unique human side of the survivors of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes.
Bayona visited the crash site and experienced the altitude sickness and loneliness of the mountains, which helped him depict the isolation of the survivors.

Held by Anne Michaels review still master of her universe

Fugitive Pieces is a highly acclaimed novel by Canadian author Anne Michaels that explores the long shadow of the Holocaust through the intertwined stories of two survivors.
Michaels's writing in Fugitive Pieces is praised for its brilliant language, dreamlike quality, and seamless transitions between the intimate and the epic.
Michaels's new novel, Held, continues to explore themes of history, memory, trauma, and love, while introducing a larger cast of characters and spanning different time periods.

'She died just eight weeks later' - husband recalls devastation of losing wife to 'silent' pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer affects 600 people in Ireland, with 500 dying from the disease.
The cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, leading to a short survival time.
Survivors and patients are raising awareness on World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Children Who Survive Shootings Endure Huge Health Obstacles

Gun violence survivors, especially children and adolescents, face ongoing medical and psychological challenges.
Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 19 in the US.
The public perception of firearm violence often overlooks the large population of survivors who require support.

Wisconsin deputies search for survivors after house explosion, fire; 1 hospitalized

Deputies are searching for survivors after a house explosion in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
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Grocery Store Shooting That Killed 3 Leaves an Arkansas Town in Disbelief

The article discusses a tragic shooting incident at a grocery store in a small town, highlighting personal stories of victims and survivors.

Sandy Hook survivors share memories, plans for the future ahead of high school graduation

Survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from high school with lasting memories and commemorations of their lost peers.

Grocery Store Shooting That Killed 3 Leaves an Arkansas Town in Disbelief

The article discusses a tragic shooting incident at a grocery store in a small town, highlighting personal stories of victims and survivors.

Sandy Hook survivors share memories, plans for the future ahead of high school graduation

Survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from high school with lasting memories and commemorations of their lost peers.
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Florida to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuses at Notorious Reform School

Survivors of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Florida are finally receiving financial restitution for the abuse and neglect they endured.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Last Remaining Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre

Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sought financial reparations from city.
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Sandy Hook survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates

Graduating seniors from Newtown High School's class of 2024, which includes survivors of the Sandy Hook shooting, navigate mixed emotions of excitement and grief as they prepare for graduation.

Sandy Hook shooting survivors set to graduate from HS with mixed feelings: 'A whole chunk of our class missing'

Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduating with mixed emotions, honoring slain classmates during ceremony.

Sandy Hook survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates

Graduating seniors from Newtown High School's class of 2024, which includes survivors of the Sandy Hook shooting, navigate mixed emotions of excitement and grief as they prepare for graduation.

Sandy Hook shooting survivors set to graduate from HS with mixed feelings: 'A whole chunk of our class missing'

Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduating with mixed emotions, honoring slain classmates during ceremony.
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