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US news
fromBoston.com
6 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.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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
Boston food
fromIndependent
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours 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.
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.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

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.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's legal defeat could be a victory for children, or a loss for everyone

Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube were found liable for harming minors, challenging their legal protections under Section 230.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Found a Free Way for My Son to Get Something a Lot of People Wish They Had Later in Life. He Refuses.

Helping a teenager manage braces and acne requires sensitivity and practical solutions, including potential dermatology treatments alongside orthodontic care.
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.
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.
#lgbtq
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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC parents

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.
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.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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.
#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week 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.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week 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.
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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
SF LGBT
#meta-platforms
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

California may require diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online, enhancing transparency for parents.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

"The harmful impacts of unregulated technology on our children are something our educators and librarians have long been concerned about," said Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts.
Boston
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has not significantly impacted teens' online experiences, with many still accessing platforms despite the restrictions.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
#greece
EU data protection
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
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
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 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.
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 parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
#supreme-court
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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
6 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.
UK politics
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Australia gambling reform delay sparks youth harm fears

Public health advocates demand urgent government action on gambling reform to protect young Australians from harm and advertising exposure.
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.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

As teens await sentencing for nudifying girls, parents aim to sue school

The school knows that they have this deepfake issue, and they all of a sudden add this clause to their enrollment contracts. That to me seems a little disingenuous and unfair, and it doesn't seem like someone's apologizing.
Education
NYC parents
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
#meta
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
Law

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

A Bournemouth University student died from Meningitis B in October 2025, prompting her parents to urge vaccination awareness and government reconsideration of meningitis vaccination policies.
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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
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.
#age-verification
Privacy technologies
fromFlipboard
1 month ago

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.
Privacy technologies
fromFlipboard
1 month ago

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Social media companies are scrambling to verify minors online. Congress just made it a lot more complicated | Fortune

Congress advanced multiple child online safety bills simultaneously in 2026, forcing social media companies to navigate conflicting regulatory approaches balancing user privacy against platform safety requirements.
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.
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.
#child-sexual-abuse
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Will California lawmakers break their promise to child sexual abuse survivors?

Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases; AB 218 closed a loophole that let schools avoid civil liability.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Why Has Canada Still Not Outlawed Corporal Punishment Against Children? | The Walrus

Canadian Criminal Code Section 43 permits parents and teachers to use reasonable physical force to correct children, providing a legal defence against assault charges.
#youth-violence
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
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

School mentor jailed over abuse of five girls

A former learning mentor was jailed for sexually abusing five vulnerable teenage girls at a London school and placed on the sex offenders register.
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.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We must protect young people from online harms | Letters

Online platforms expose young people to widespread misogyny and harmful content, requiring comprehensive regulation and design changes rather than age bans alone.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

High school senior faces 300+ felony charges in "sextortion" case involving over a dozen minors - LGBTQ Nation

At least 14 boys aged 14 to 17 were allegedly lured into Meyers' scheme to send him nude photos and sex videos, which he used to blackmail the minors. Meyers was charged with trafficking in minors, sexual extortion, unlawful contact with a minor, distribution of child sexual abuse material, criminal use of a communication facility, and more following his arrest.
US news
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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Let Teens Exist in Public

My local Target was the first place I noticed the shift. One day, a few years ago, a sign appeared: red text on white paper announcing that no one under 18 would be allowed in without an adult. Before the poster, every weekday afternoon, clots of teens would move through the arteries of the store, occasionally blocking them. The kids would laugh among themselves, swatch makeup on their arms, peruse the candy offerings.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Google accused of grooming' 13-year-old by telling them to ditch parental controls

Google emailed under-13s outlining how to turn off parental controls, sparking accusations of grooming; parents will now have to approve supervision changes after a policy update.
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