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fromIndependent
6 days ago
UK news

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

fromIndependent
6 days ago
UK news

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

fromIndependent
4 hours ago

'He deserved every day he served': Paedophile Pat Salmon (89) dies four months into three-year jail term

Pat Salmon, who was sentenced for the repeated sexual assault of a five-year-old girl, died in the Mater Hospital after serving only four months of his three-year sentence.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield as actor faces child sexual abuse charges

"This has been the most traumatizing experience of our lives; our life as we knew it is done. We are grieving what we had."
US news
France news
fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

French jury upholds jail terms for three rugby players over gang rape

French court upheld prison sentences of up to 14 years for three former rugby players convicted of raping a student in 2017.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. couple sentenced to prison for manslaughter in death of infant foster child

A couple was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after their foster child's death due to neglect and failure to seek medical care.
#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
Higher education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
#sexual-abuse
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

NJ teacher had sex with student 6 times after grooming him start at age 12, prosecutors say: 'You stripped me of my innocence'

A former teacher engaged in sexual abuse and grooming of a student over six years, despite the victim's attempts to end contact.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

NJ teacher had sex with student 6 times after grooming him start at age 12, prosecutors say: 'You stripped me of my innocence'

A former teacher engaged in sexual abuse and grooming of a student over six years, despite the victim's attempts to end contact.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

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

NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days 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.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Epstein Files and the Failure of Sex Education

Comprehensive approaches that include schools, community programs, and professionals reduce rates of sexual activity, sexual risk behavior, sexually transmitted infections, and adolescent pregnancy.
Education
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days 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.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
#trauma
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Mental health

When Trauma Silences a Child

Narrative therapy helped a young Ukrainian boy regain his ability to speak after trauma, starting with his interaction with a guitar.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Lord Brocket denies rape and sexual assault charges

Lord Charles Brocket, who is known for his appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
Television
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

We really had a good feel for the place, and the nursery manager at the time really sold us on the vibe. It's not a decision that's made lightly.
Fundraising
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
#murder
US news
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

A mother accused of killing her newborn has been allowed to remove her ankle monitor while awaiting trial for murder and child abuse.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

A 16-year-old girl and her 15-year-old boyfriend admitted to stabbing her grandparents to death over objections to their relationship.
US news
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

A mother accused of killing her newborn has been allowed to remove her ankle monitor while awaiting trial for murder and child abuse.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

A 16-year-old girl and her 15-year-old boyfriend admitted to stabbing her grandparents to death over objections to their relationship.
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

This arrest is an important step toward accountability, but it does not change the bigger truth: this tragedy was entirely preventable, attorney Robert Glassman of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP wrote in a statement obtained by CBS News.
NYC parents
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
#jeffrey-epstein
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

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

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Hawaii doctor takes stand in attempted murder trial after son's brutal testimony

Prosecutors allege he attacked Konig on the trail, tried to push her off the edge, attempted to inject her with a syringe and struck her in the head with a rock.
US news
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
UK news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
#infant-death
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days 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.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy'

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, citing free speech concerns.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days 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.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy'

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, citing free speech concerns.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-councillor sentenced over child sex offences

A former Labour councillor received a suspended sentence for sending explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Scott Mills questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Psychic' admits sex assaults on two women

A 74-year-old self-proclaimed clairvoyant admitted to sexually assaulting two women between 2018 and 2022 and faces a custodial sentence.
#kelsey-fitzsimmons
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'I had just lost everything': Kelsey Fitzsimmons testifies in her trial

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, is on trial for assault after being shot by a colleague while officers served a restraining order.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
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.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors

Antonio Merced was sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing three children and possessing child pornography.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
3 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Western Mass. couple found guilty of manslaughter in death of foster child

Foster parents Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker were convicted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment after their 10-month-old foster child died from a treatable strep infection in February 2020.
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#meta
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago
Law

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Law

Meta found guilty of harming children's safety and mental health in New Mexico trial

Meta was found liable for harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation on its platforms.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Meta found guilty of harming children's safety and mental health in New Mexico trial

Meta was found liable for harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation on its platforms.
Law
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
#child-exploitation
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

#murder-trial
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks 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.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
#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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Wife of alleged NYC child molester accused of sending disturbing photos of 3-year-old girl to husband

A Staten Island couple faces federal charges for child sexual abuse, with the wife allegedly sending explicit images of a toddler to her husband to demonstrate commitment to the crimes.
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

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - 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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Wife of alleged NYC child molester accused of sending disturbing photos of 3-year-old girl to husband

A Staten Island couple faces federal charges for child sexual abuse, with the wife allegedly sending explicit images of a toddler to her husband to demonstrate commitment to the crimes.
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

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

Law
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week 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
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

Legal custody often punishes mothers who deviate from maternal norms, prioritizing restraint, vilification, and parental division over genuine caregiving, causing lasting trauma.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law

Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
Law
fromWIRED
2 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.
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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | CAS made 'bad' decisions before boy's death, Ontario's former child advocate says as couple's trial restarts | CBC News

Former child advocate warns child protection agencies' secrecy prevented transparency and accountability in the death of a 12-year-old boy placed with prospective adoptive caregivers.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
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.
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