Jeffrey Epstein sent secret letter to gymnastics abuser Larry Nassar before his suicide ‘I am not sure if I should open it or should we hand it over to anyone?’ The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
The Guardian view on the child sexual abuse inquiry: survivors deserve better Editorial: The government’s response to Alexis Jay’s report is inadequate. Ministers must step up and show victims the effort was worthwhile The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023
How parents exploited Covid lockdown to hide sadistic torture of 10-month-old baby Shannon Marsden and Stephen Boden launched a ‘savage’ tirade of abuse against their 10-month-old son, Laura Sharman reports The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Judge dismisses Romeo and Juliet teenage nudity case brought by stars of 1968 movie Hussey and Whiting’s attorney denounced the judge’s decision The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Pregnant Nottinghamshire mum praises service which stopped mental health 'spiralling' She began suffering from anxiety and depression during pregnancy Nottingham Post · May 22, 2023
‘Safety supersedes everything’: how the NSPCC works with schools to protect children Children need guidance to understand what abuse is and where to seek help if they need it. Here, the assistant head of one south London primary explains how the NSPCC collaborates with teachers to help keep pupils safe The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
‘It took me 50 years to speak out’: the abuse survivor who helped children find their voice It was decades before Rob Pugal was able to begin to come to terms with being sexually abused as a child, but the experience made him want to do everything he could to empower children to protect themselves today The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
Locals 'extremely disturbed' after officers taser boy, 11, in Ayr AN SNP MSP says people have been "extremely disturbed" after an 11-year-old boy was tasered by police in her constituency. The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2023
Campaigners welcome Kate Winslet plea about online safety and children Actor urged ‘people in power’ to criminalise harmful digital content when she accepted Bafta award The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023
‘It takes a village to protect a child’: why Childhood Day matters Through its annual Childhood Day event in June, the NSPCC raises vital funds and builds much-needed community support. Here, two volunteers describe what it means to them – and how you can help The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023
‘Start early, have open conversations’: how to keep children safe online From sharing ‘self-generated’ sexual images to being exposed to disturbing content, children face a number of significant dangers online. So what can parents do to minimise the risks – and what are the warning signs that a child might be in trouble? The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023
Gap in support for young people who have suffered abuse – NSPCC Just half of local authorities had records of the numbers of children in their area who had experienced either domestic or sexual abuse or both. The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Rebekah Vardy opens up about childhood abuse and being shunned by Jehovah’s Witnesses: ‘It’s hard to see how I survived’ The famed footballer’s wife has spoken about her 15 years as a Jehovah’s Witness in a fascinating new documentary The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
The woman in a sombrero who has been collecting money for charity in a bucket in pubs for 65 years Margaret 'Maggie' Thrush has raised more than £1.5million for charities including £380,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support - and the Mumbles community couldn't be prouder Wales Online · May 12, 2023
Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2023 Edinburgh mum says her daughter took her life age 13 after viewing harmful online content Ruth Moss has said that tech firms should be held responsible by a child's advocacy body that represents the rights of children. Her daughter took her own life after accessing harmful content online at the age of 13.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 Preventing child abuse: five ways to help keep children safe Police and social workers are at one end of the mission to protect children from exploitation and abuse. However, members of the community have a vital role to play too, says an NSPCC practitioner
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 ‘What if I’m wrong?’: what stops people reporting suspected child abuse? From fears over repercussions to not knowing who to get in touch with, there are any number of reasons that may stop someone from sharing their concerns about a child’s safety
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Diane Keaton says ‘victim culture’ is a ‘horrible shame’: ‘You gotta get over it’ The star also spoke gushingly about controversial filmmaker Woody Allen
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023 Diane Keaton defends work with Woody Allen: ‘I’m proud beyond measure’ Actor starred in multiple projects directed by the controversial filmmaker
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Online abuse survivors ‘ignored and overlooked by tech companies’ write to PM The Online Safety Bill aims to tackle illegal and harmful content by imposing new legal requirements on big technology firms.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023 Inside the dream £3.5m countryside retreat with heated outdoor pool you can win with £10 raffle ticket One lucky entrant will get to live mortgage-free in this stunning four-bed home in the Cotswolds
Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023 King Charles and Camilla 'don't sit around doing nothing' says YouTube star Broadcaster Louise Pentland has reflected on working with King Charles and Queen Camilla before they ascended the throne, discussing their genuine interest in charities
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023 One in five child abuse images found online last year were category A – report Internet Watch Foundation says amount of material showing most extreme form of sexual abuse has doubled since 2020
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Phillip Schofield sends message to fans as he returns to This Morning after brother’s conviction ‘As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother,’ presenter previously wrote
Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2023 The age at which children can play outside alone, according to safety experts and parents There are a number of things parents should take into account before allowing youngsters to go outdoors by themselves, according to the NSPCC