Tag #Child Protection

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Western Australia's Indigenous Child Removal Crisis

A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 33 Aboriginal parents in Western Australia had 113 children removed due to factors like homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for comprehensive support.

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No Poverty
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Mother of Murdered Teen Calls for Social Media Ban

Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl, was murdered in Cheshire on February 11, 2023, by two 15-year-olds who were motivated in part by her transgender identity; her mother advocates banning under-16s from social media due to its negative impacts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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New Hampshire Settles $10 Million Lawsuit Alleging Gang Rape at Youth Detention Center

Michael Gilpatrick, a former resident of New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, received a $10 million settlement after alleging a gang-rape in the 1990s; this follows a previous $38 million verdict, currently contested, and leads to the planned closure of the facility.

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Gender Equality
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UK Teen Survey Exposes High Rates of Online Harm

A Sky News survey of 1000+ Darlington teenagers (14-17) reveals 55% of 14-15 year olds saw inappropriate violent or sexual content online, often unsolicited; 75% of under-16s were contacted by strangers; and 40% spend at least six hours daily online, highlighting concerns about online safety and the...

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Online Safety Act Fails Children: Ofcom's Weak Enforcement and Government Inaction

The Online Safety Act's implementation falls short of expectations, prioritizing tech firm costs over child safety; Ofcom's delayed response to online groups grooming vulnerable youth for self-harm highlights systemic failures, while government inaction risks further harm and erodes public trust.

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Connecticut Woman Arrested for Holding Stepson Captive for Over 20 Years

A Connecticut woman, Kimberly Sullivan, was arrested for holding her severely emaciated stepson captive for over 20 years, subjecting him to abuse, starvation, and neglect; he was found weighing 68 pounds after setting a fire to escape.

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Rutgers Sues Over False Claims About Sex Education Program

Rutgers is suing Civitas Christiana for spreading false claims about its "Week of Spring Feelings" program, which teaches elementary school children about relationships, sexuality, and resilience; the lawsuit highlights the ongoing conflict over sex education in the Netherlands and the impact of mis...

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Icelandic Minister Resigns After Admitting Relationship with Minor

Iceland's Minister for Children and Education, Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir, resigned after admitting to a past relationship with a 15-year-old boy when she was 22, resulting in a child; the relationship violated Icelandic law due to her position of trust despite the age of consent being 15.

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Dutch Football Academies Face Scrutiny Over Unhealthy Culture and Inadequate Child Protection

An investigation by NRC and Trouw revealed an unhealthy culture in Dutch professional football youth academies, leading calls for stronger oversight; however, the current system lacks appropriate regulatory bodies, necessitating immediate action from the KNVB and the responsible state secretary.

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Stuttgart Gymnastics Funding Freeze May End After Abuse Scandal

Baden-Württemberg Sports Minister Theresa Schopper announced that frozen funding for elite gymnastics in Stuttgart, suspended due to an abuse scandal, may be released soon, following actions taken by the Schwäbischer Turnerbund to address the allegations of systematic physical and mental abuse at th...

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Global Surge in Children Affected by Conflict Demands Urgent Action

More than one in six children globally live in conflict zones, facing violence, displacement, and the denial of aid; UNICEF urges global action to protect children from the horrors of war and reverse this deadly "new normal.

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Netherlands Investigates Refugee Foster Care Abuse

Following allegations of abuse in foster care, including neglect and physical violence, youth care inspectors in the Netherlands are investigating the care of underage refugees; the national youth protection organisation Nidos admits concerns about 40% of foster families and a current affairs progra...

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