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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Harm of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation causes children to reject one parent, leading to devastating long-term effects, especially during high-conflict separations or divorces.
Boston
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago

Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger

A woman claimed she was kidnapped but has been identified and is not in danger.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
#sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

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

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

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

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

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

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

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

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Arrest made over death of autistic girl, 7, found in golf course pond

Nyla was a non-verbal seven-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with autism. During the course of the excursion she passed through a gap in the fence and approached woodland close to Owston Golf Course.
UK news
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Are Axel Rudakubana's parents responsible for his terrible crime? It's a question many families will fear to answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Parents of Axel Rudakubana failed to act on warning signs, contributing to a tragedy involving the murders of three young girls.
#child-safety
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The people who talk about their childhood like it was fine but can't remember most of it aren't lying. The absence of memory and the absence of trauma feel identical from the inside until something cracks the seal, and by then the person has built an entire adult identity on the version where nothing happened. - Silicon Canals

Childhood amnesia affects memory retention, leading to a lack of vivid recollections from early years despite having a normal upbringing.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
#brooklyn-shooting
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Gun-toting goon who allegedly killed 7-month-old claimed he 'fell off' moped - not shot girl: court docs

Amuri Greene claimed innocence in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, asserting he was merely meeting a friend when the incident occurred.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Suspects in fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn to be arraigned

Two suspects in the Brooklyn shooting of a 7-month-old girl are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, and will be arraigned.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Gun-toting goon who allegedly killed 7-month-old claimed he 'fell off' moped - not shot girl: court docs

Amuri Greene claimed innocence in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, asserting he was merely meeting a friend when the incident occurred.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Suspects in fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn to be arraigned

Two suspects in the Brooklyn shooting of a 7-month-old girl are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, and will be arraigned.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail

A father faces up to 30 years in jail for confining his son in a van for over a year, leading to severe neglect.
Boston food
fromIndependent
4 days 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal suffers from a chest mass and has been denied proper medical care at a Texas detention center.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why So Many Adults With ADHD Still Feel Wounded by School

Many adults with ADHD carry emotional wounds from school that affect their parenting and self-concept.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Help! A Stranger Is Harassing Me to Get a DNA Test. I Don't Want Anything to Do With Her.

A man struggles with the decision to connect with his deceased brother's daughter after a traumatic childhood.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 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.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

A chronic alcoholic has been sentenced to two years for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
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

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
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

#childhood-trauma
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Reparative Experiences in Relational Trauma Recovery

Childhood adversity significantly impacts adult brain architecture and well-being, but therapeutic relationships can foster healing through reparative experiences.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a leading cause of death and significant economic burden, affecting billions globally.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D

Roo's bottle of vitamin D3 drops was from one of two bad batches distributed across the UK, leading to an acute kidney injury that could have been fatal.
Medicine
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence

Cancer patients face life-threatening risks in crowded A&E waiting areas, prompting calls for separate spaces to protect their health.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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
5 days 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.
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Second suspect in murder of 7-month-old baby in stroller to appear in court

Rodriguez is being held without bail after pleading not guilty on Tuesday. He told reporters that he 'didn't do it.' 'I didn't know it was gonna happen. It wasn't my fault. I didn't pull the trigger... I didn't know he was gonna pull the trigger, I promise,' he said before being transported to court.
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Police investigating alleged abduction attempt from Roxbury elementary school

A man attempted to kidnap a young student at a Roxbury school, offering money and trying to coax her into a van.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days 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.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days 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.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
#child-abuse
US news
fromBoston.com
5 days 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
5 days 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

My Child Has Autism: How Do I Know the Program Is Working?

If the application of behavioral techniques does not produce large enough effects for practical value, then the application has failed. Practical value is whatever you define as meaningful for your child's life.
Mental health
#gun-violence
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
Law
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Michael Gaine murder accused warns solicitor of his injuries -'Don't be shocked when you see marks'

Michael Kelley, accused of murder, was injured in prison before his trial, indicating potential issues with inmate safety.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 week 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.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

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

NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 week 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.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

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

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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Protection Becomes Punishment

Mandated reporting trainings emphasize legal compliance over understanding how CPS functions as a policing mechanism that disproportionately harms marginalized families.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Sense of Trust

Trust is a complex, multifaceted relational capacity that develops through interactions with others and can be distorted by early trauma, requiring therapeutic acknowledgment rather than reassurance.
Law
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
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
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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Children Are Especially Vulnerable to Trauma

Trauma is a deep psychological wound from adverse experiences that prevents recovery and moving forward, distinct from painful but recoverable life events.
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.
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
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Domestic Violence Can Lead to Sibling Aggression and Abuse

Exposure to domestic violence increases children's risk of sibling aggression and abuse and undermines development of healthy relationship and conflict-management skills.
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.
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.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
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