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fromIndependent
1 day ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

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

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

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

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in preschools

If another €10million need to be put in, I'll do it. We will ensure better monitoring of recruitment and training, clearer channels to report alleged abuse, and transparency with parents.
France news
fromPadailypost
1 day 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
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

Full maternity pay for teachers in the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to address the high turnover of women in their 30s.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
Higher education
fromIndependent
1 day 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.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day 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.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France jails ex-Lido feather artist for rape, assault of minors

The first victim, now 33, said he had dreamt of becoming a dancer when he met de Roo aged 14. He had hoped the artist would guide him after growing up with a depressive mother and absent father. Instead the artist groomed him, the investigation showed.
Paris food
#child-care
fromGothamist
3 days ago
NYC parents

Calling NYC parents with young kids: City Hall wants your views on child care

The Mamdani administration is conducting a citywide survey to shape child care policy in New York City.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
NYC parents

New Yorkers are thinking about having kids with hope Mamdani will make child care free

Expansion of free child care in NYC is encouraging parents to consider having more children.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Mamdani's outrageous child-care boondoggle shows who comes first in NYC

Mamdani's 'free' child-care center costs taxpayers $10 million to renovate and $2.3 million annually, serving only 40 children.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Calling NYC parents with young kids: City Hall wants your views on child care

The Mamdani administration is conducting a citywide survey to shape child care policy in New York City.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

New Yorkers are thinking about having kids with hope Mamdani will make child care free

Expansion of free child care in NYC is encouraging parents to consider having more children.
Privacy professionals
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

Understanding the updated COPPA rules and their impact on child safety

New COPPA rule amendments effective April 2026 will require separate parental consent for targeted advertising and data sharing in children's games.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 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.
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
3 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.
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.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
NYC parents
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

IN DATA: How many teen deportations are there in Sweden?

Teen deportations in Sweden involve young adults aged 18-20 facing permit refusals, often due to age or parental residency status changes.
#child-abuse
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Australia's eSafety regulator finds social media companies failing to adequately protect children under 16 from accessing their platforms.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

This new California law will offer college students rehab before discipline for overdosing

California college students will have more protections and resources when experiencing an overdose starting July 2025.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
#social-media
fromMashable
5 days ago
EU data protection

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

EU data protection
fromMashable
5 days ago

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Austria plans to introduce a bill banning social media for children under 14 to enhance online safety and address mental health issues.
Law
fromThe Verge
6 days 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.
#child-safety
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform UK's pro-family' policies are an exclusionary sham, minister says

Reform UK's family policies exclude non-traditional families, according to early years minister Olivia Bailey, who advocates for inclusive family support.
#meta
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week 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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

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

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
1 week 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
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

Meta was found liable for harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation on its platforms.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
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
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

#child-safeguarding-failures
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

'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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Parenting

My toddler was looked after by a sexual monster at their nursery'

A nursery worker was convicted of raping and abusing children in his care, with parents learning of his arrest through media reports rather than nursery management.
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.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

My toddler was looked after by a sexual monster at their nursery'

A nursery worker was convicted of raping and abusing children in his care, with parents learning of his arrest through media reports rather than nursery management.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Law
fromHoodline
5 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Child sex abuse image crimes rise by almost 10% in a year', NSPCC says

Child sexual abuse image crimes in the UK increased by 10 percent to 36,829 offences, prompting calls for mandatory technology protections on children's devices to block nude image creation and sharing.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromFlipboard
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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.
#child-protection
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Proposed law does not protect children born to convicted paedophiles, Lords to hear

A proposed law restricting parental rights for convicted sex offenders in England and Wales fails to protect children born after conviction, leaving a dangerous legal loophole.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Proposed law does not protect children born to convicted paedophiles, Lords to hear

A proposed law restricting parental rights for convicted sex offenders in England and Wales fails to protect children born after conviction, leaving a dangerous legal loophole.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

The UK government faces legal action for inconsistently implementing recommendations from a seven-year child sexual abuse inquiry, with 17 of 20 recommendations unimplemented as of July 2025.
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

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

The UK government faces legal action for inconsistently implementing recommendations from a seven-year child sexual abuse inquiry, with 17 of 20 recommendations unimplemented as of July 2025.
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

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
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.
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
#youth-violence
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
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.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say

The board employs more than 50 social workers to conduct the assessments, but some children have said they are out to get them. The report finds that in some cases the process has led to children's deteriorating mental health, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, and that going through a Home Office age assessment is far more severe and traumatic than a comparable experience with a local authority social worker.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids

"There is no moral justification for why orphans should have to pay their own way," Adams told NPR. "They are not in foster care by any fault of their own. And they certainly should not be asked to pay their own bill."
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of children placed at risk in unregistered homes for months, MPs warn

Hundreds of vulnerable children are being placed for months in unregistered, uninspected care homes, exposing them to safety risks and driving sharply higher costs.
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.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers to crackdown on profiteering in care sector and make renewed fostering push

Private providers of child social care in England will be pushed out of the system if they are found to be profiteering, the children's minister has said. Josh MacAlister, who is in charge of overhauling the care system for children, also called for a fostering equivalent of the Homes for Ukraine scheme to provide homes for tens of thousands of children.
UK 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Home Office warned legal migration rules overhaul risks leaving children in limbo'

More than 300,000 children living in the UK could be left "in limbo" if the Home Office proceeds with its shake-up of legal migration rules, a think tank has warned. The Home Secretary outlined proposals in November to end automatic settlement status after five years. This means 1.35 million legal migrants already in the country nearly a quarter of them children, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) would be forced to wait longer for settled status. Under the proposed changes, migrants would apply for settled status after 10 years, though this could be fast-tracked or extended based on their "contributions" to the UK.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Disabled children's legal rights are red lines' in Send overhaul, ministers warned

Legal rights for disabled children and families must not be diluted; legally enforceable EHCPs and SEND tribunal protections must be retained.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

CCTV cameras could be installed in nurseries after paedophile worker abused children in north London

The government is considering mandatory CCTV in early-years settings after an early years worker abused multiple children and faced criminal charges.
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