Liverpool's young people to deliver 'vital' campaign on consent and healthy relationships They are working to raise awareness on issues surrounding consent, sexting, healthy relationships and sexual abuse Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023
Jehovah's Witnesses ignore Queensland child sexual assault survivor despite National Redress Scheme Under the National Redress Scheme, the Jehovah's Witnesses are required by law to apologise to this woman. Yet, three months later, she is still waiting. ABC News · Jan 24, 2023
Autism may be risk factor for sexual abuse, but Grace Tame considers being autistic empowering Grace Tame, a former Australian of the Year, is autistic. While she embraces this particular label, she acknowledges that having a disability like autism can lead to increased vulnerability of experiencing sexual assault. ABC News · Jan 23, 2023
Survivors recount rampant abuse at Los Angeles’ juvenile jails: ‘Helpless, hopeless, lost and lonely’ Three victims tell Guardian about their ordeal as nearly 300 sue LA county over decades of sexual abuse by officers The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2023
Stranded at sea: amateur female sailors speak of sexual abuse by captains they met online Crew websites urged to do more to protect victims, who set off seeking adventure only to be trapped onboard with a predator The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023
UK rape crisis centres forced to turn away victims as need rises and cash runs out With survivors waiting up to 18 months for support and therapy, and caseloads increasing, staff close lists The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023
Report: Dani Alves Detained on Sexual Assault Charges The 39-year-old had been at the center of a police investigation following an alleged incident at a Barcelona nightclub in December. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20, 2023
‘No one wants to talk to us’: victims of child sexual abuse from Victoria state schools fight for justice ‘We believe you, we support you,’ Daniel Andrews said after George Pell’s death, but those abused in the state’s government schools are still waiting for an apology The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023
Former NSW police sergeant sentenced to four months in prison over child sexual abuse images Judge Ian Bourke accepted the former policeman was searching for the sexually suggestive images for personal use not disseminating to others, but noted children are abused in the creation of such material, a court hears. ABC News · Jan 20, 2023
Man jailed for 'repulsive' child sex chats A Queensland man has received a landmark sentence as the first to be convicted of encouraging sexual abuse of a child overseas under new minimum jail terms. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
Ex-Barclays boss saw Jeffrey Epstein abuse young women, US lawsuit claims Suit filed by victim against JP Morgan alleges Jes Staley knew of trafficking of young women and witnessed sexual abuse The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Federal government plans to end superannuation loophole used by convicted child abusers After a long campaign by survivors including Grace Tame, convicted child sexual abusers will be prevented from hiding their assets in superannuation under proposed changes released by the federal government. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
Jes Staley ‘personally observed’ Epstein’s abuse, woman suing JPMorgan claims A woman suing JPMorgan Chase & Co. for facilitating her sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein is claiming Jes Staley “personally observed” that abuse when he was the bank’s head of private wealth. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
India blocked 55,607 websites in seven years. Here’s everything you need to know India blocked 55,607 URLs between January 2015 and September 2022, according to a January 12 report by the Software Freedom Law Centre, India. Of these, 26,474 URLs, or 47.6 percent, were blocked under section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 46.8 percent for copyright infringement, and the remaining on charges… Newslaundry · Jan 17, 2023
Belfast Live · Jan 16, 2023 Northern Ireland charity sees 50% increase in calls to domestic and sexual abuse helpline Nexus said instances of domestic abuse increased over the Christmas 2022 period
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2023 Church v state: Daniel Andrews’ candid comments after George Pell’s death reflect a long-held stance Victorian MPs are adamant the premier’s views are based on principle, not political instincts
ABC News · Jan 13, 2023 Cardinal George Pell will be remembered as a reformer with 'a big heart' by some but reviled by many others While many with the Catholic Church remember him as compassionate, he's reviled by many others inside and outside religious spheres.
WEKU · Jan 13, 2023 Writer E. Jean Carroll's rape claim against Donald Trump can proceed, a judge rules Carroll alleges Trump raped her in a department store a quarter century ago. The ruling upholds a temporary New York state law letting adult victims of sexual abuse sue their abusers years later.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023 Former Scottish school workers jailed for historic sex abuse TWO ex-employees of a residential school have been jailed for a total of 28 years for multiple charges of physical and sexual abuse of former pupils.
The Conversation · Jan 12, 2023 How might the latest George Pell coverage affect child sexual abuse survivors? You might have wondered if the recent death of George Pell, who was jailed in 2019 for child sexual abuse and then later acquitted, would bring a sense of relief or closure for victim survivors of Catholic clergy sexual abuse.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023 George Pell: Ballarat mass urges support for abuse victims – and forgiveness for the church Of the small number gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral some did not want to forgive while others remembered cardinal’s ‘legacy’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023 Daniel Andrews ‘couldn’t think of anything more distressing’ for victims than a state funeral for George Pell Victorian premier says those abused ‘at the hands of the Catholic church’ are foremost in his thoughts
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023 George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors ‘Sense of quiet’ in town which has the unfortunate distinction of being a hotspot of historic sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023 George Pell: what the five-year royal commission into child sexual abuse found Un-redacted report released in 2020 revealed how archbishop failed to take proper steps to act on complaints about dangerous priests
Reuters · Jan 11, 2023 Pope praises Pell for persevering in times of personal trials Pope Francis on Wednesday praised the late Australian Cardinal George Pell for persevering in trying times, a reference to when he spent more than a year in prison on child sexual abuse accusations before he was fully acquitted.