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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK man jailed for sexually abusing nine-year-old girl has Australian visa reinstated by tribunal

An elderly man convicted of child sexual abuse had his Australian visa reinstated due to strong ties to Australia despite his criminal record.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Queens man brutally beat toddler son in homeless shelter, then dropped him off at mother's apartment: sources amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Toddler allegedly beaten by Queens father dies days after horrific assault; My baby is gone,' mom mourns | amNewYork

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK man jailed for sexually abusing nine-year-old girl has Australian visa reinstated by tribunal

An elderly man convicted of child sexual abuse had his Australian visa reinstated due to strong ties to Australia despite his criminal record.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Queens man brutally beat toddler son in homeless shelter, then dropped him off at mother's apartment: sources amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Toddler allegedly beaten by Queens father dies days after horrific assault; My baby is gone,' mom mourns | amNewYork

fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

'Scared' six-year-old calls ambulance to save mum

Pearl told the call handler she knew what to do when her mum Carole collapsed 'because I knew the number and I just memorised it because I really love my mum, so I made sure I knew how to call it'.
SF parents
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
18 hours ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

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

NYC parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

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

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

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

NYC parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

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

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Brooklyn while running into the street.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
#child-safety
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (20s) arrested as gardai investigate alleged sex assault and suspicious approaches to children in Dublin

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s in connection with three separate incidents involving children in Dublin 3, including an alleged sexual assault of a young girl and two suspicious approaches.
#divorce
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Parenting

My Ex and I Made a Pact to Protect the Kids. But Now He's Conniving Against Me in Sneaky Ways.

Maintaining family routines shields children emotionally but compels continued exposure to a manipulative ex who creates financial burdens, scheduling conflicts, and legal threats.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
#reproductive-rights
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

My son went to a party two years ago and didn't come home every day is a struggle'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
#murder-investigation
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK has detained 76 age-disputed' children under one in, one out scheme

Over 70 age-disputed children have been unlawfully detained in the UK, facing mental health declines and lack of access to necessary support.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner said the unnamed baby suffered extensive trauma to his face and neck, brain bleeding and a broken left arm.
US news
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
#missing-person
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Marshfield police searching for missing 8-year-old boy

An 8-year-old boy named Callahan Pierce is missing in Marshfield, last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and sweatpants.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Marshfield police searching for missing 8-year-old boy

An 8-year-old boy named Callahan Pierce is missing in Marshfield, last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and sweatpants.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
#infant-death
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
#child-exploitation
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

SoCal school psychologist thought he was meeting a 13-year-old, authorities say. It was a sting

A licensed school psychologist was arrested after exchanging sexually explicit messages with an undercover investigator posing as a 13-year-old and attempting to meet the minor for sex.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

SoCal school psychologist thought he was meeting a 13-year-old, authorities say. It was a sting

A licensed school psychologist was arrested after exchanging sexually explicit messages with an undercover investigator posing as a 13-year-old and attempting to meet the minor for sex.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
Law
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

NYPD searching for young sisters from Coney Island

NYPD is searching for two missing sisters, Jerzayah and Jeliyeh Singleton, last seen leaving their Coney Island home.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

DCF workers who authorized removal of kids in Waltham could stand trial, judge rules

A couple is suing DCF workers for allegedly seizing their children without consent or evidence of abuse, claiming constitutional rights violations.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Talk to Kids About the Bad Stuff

Direct, honest communication with children about difficult events reduces fear and anxiety while building trust and understanding.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Movers help rescue missing toddler: 'Such humble dads but they're heroes'

Moving company employees blocked a suspect's vehicle after recognizing a missing 2-year-old girl from an Amber Alert at a Phoenix convenience store, enabling police to recover the child safely.
#missing-children
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Missing L.A. County girl found in North Carolina living under a different name

An 11-year-old girl missing from Los Angeles since 2020 was found safe in North Carolina living under an assumed name after authorities located her enrolled in a local school.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Missing L.A. County girl found in North Carolina living under a different name

An 11-year-old girl missing from Los Angeles since 2020 was found safe in North Carolina living under an assumed name after authorities located her enrolled in a local school.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Abusive parents set to be placed on new child cruelty register

The UK government plans to establish a register for parents and caregivers convicted of child cruelty, subjecting them to monitoring similar to registered sex offenders, following campaigning by Paula Hudgell whose adopted son suffered severe abuse.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Concern grows for missing four-year-old and her mother as gardai issue appeal

Anna Novicka (28) and her daughter Mia Vahera have been reported missing since Saturday, January 31. They were last seen in Swords, Co. Dublin, on Thursday, January 29 at around noon. Ms Novicka is described as being approximately five foot 10 inches in height, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a light brown jacket, trousers and white Puma runners.
Miscellaneous
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Upended Lives of Detained Children

Immigration enforcement has led to thousands of children being detained, often without adequate medical, mental health, educational, or developmental supports.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Two charged with murder after death of boy, 3

Getty Images Two people have been charged with murder after a three-year-old boy died in Woolwich, south-east London. Police officers were called to a hospital on 3 January after concerns were raised about the boy who had been admitted with "serious injuries". The child then died on 19 January. He has been named by police as Isiayah Henry. The Met Police said
Miscellaneous
#sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

New York City Department of Education employee arrested in Brooklyn on child endangerment charges

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn on charges related to child endangerment and misconduct while on duty, police said. The arrest took place around 12:55 p.m. within the confines of the 78th Precinct. Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Michael Boitano, an physical education teacher with the NYC Department of Education. Boitano faces multiple charges, including disseminating indecent material to minors, official misconduct by a public servant, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Education
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.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tusla logged child as having yearly visits with father who was actually dead, as report exposes ongoing failings

Tusla repeatedly fails court orders, leaving vulnerable children without allocated social workers.
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Irish police investigating 200 reports of Grok child abuse material

There are hundreds of open investigations into content shared on X, a senior Irish police officer has said, amid concerns over potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM) generated on the platform using the artificial intelligence tool Grok. Irish politicians convened on Wednesday for an Oireachtas Media Committee hearing with Irish police and other experts which largely dealt with growing concerns over the proliferation of CSAM and other AI-generated sexualised material on the social network.
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