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Italian Nun Sentenced for Child Abuse
An elderly nun in Oristano, Italy, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for mistreating five preschool children between 2017 and 2019, based on parental reports, video evidence, and children's testimonies in protected hearings.
Italian Nun Sentenced for Child Abuse
An elderly nun in Oristano, Italy, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for mistreating five preschool children between 2017 and 2019, based on parental reports, video evidence, and children's testimonies in protected hearings.
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40% Bias Score
IWF Removes Record Number of Child Sexual Abuse Web Pages
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) removed nearly 300,000 web pages of child sexual abuse material in 2024, a record high, including a fivefold increase in AI-generated images; the IWF collaborates globally with law enforcement to disrupt criminal gangs and protect children online.
IWF Removes Record Number of Child Sexual Abuse Web Pages
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) removed nearly 300,000 web pages of child sexual abuse material in 2024, a record high, including a fivefold increase in AI-generated images; the IWF collaborates globally with law enforcement to disrupt criminal gangs and protect children online.
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52% Bias Score
Doctors Call for Complete Ban on Smacking Children in England
Leading child doctors are pushing for a complete ban on smacking children in England, aiming to remove the "reasonable punishment" legal defense currently in place; the Department for Education, however, says it has no plans to change the law.
Doctors Call for Complete Ban on Smacking Children in England
Leading child doctors are pushing for a complete ban on smacking children in England, aiming to remove the "reasonable punishment" legal defense currently in place; the Department for Education, however, says it has no plans to change the law.
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44% Bias Score
Father Faces 15 Years for Abusing 10-Month-Old Daughter in Russia
A 29-year-old father in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, is facing up to 15 years in prison for severely abusing his 10-month-old daughter in December 2024, while the mother may also face charges for neglect; the incident highlights systemic child protection failures.
Father Faces 15 Years for Abusing 10-Month-Old Daughter in Russia
A 29-year-old father in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, is facing up to 15 years in prison for severely abusing his 10-month-old daughter in December 2024, while the mother may also face charges for neglect; the incident highlights systemic child protection failures.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch System Failures Exposed After Child Abuse Case
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, nearly died from severe abuse inflicted by her foster parents; two Syrian boys previously in the same home also suffered abuse, prompting apologies from Dutch State Secretaries who admitted systemic failures in child protection.
Dutch System Failures Exposed After Child Abuse Case
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, nearly died from severe abuse inflicted by her foster parents; two Syrian boys previously in the same home also suffered abuse, prompting apologies from Dutch State Secretaries who admitted systemic failures in child protection.
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44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
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36% Bias Score
Digital Social Work in Germany: Expanding Reach and Addressing Privacy Concerns
In Germany, youth spend an average of 3.7 hours daily online, leading to a rise in digital social work initiatives, such as the successful "Digital Streetwork Bayern" program, which contacted ~11,000 young people, while concerns remain about data protection.
Digital Social Work in Germany: Expanding Reach and Addressing Privacy Concerns
In Germany, youth spend an average of 3.7 hours daily online, leading to a rise in digital social work initiatives, such as the successful "Digital Streetwork Bayern" program, which contacted ~11,000 young people, while concerns remain about data protection.
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44% Bias Score
England Urged to Ban Smacking Children
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging England to ban the physical punishment of children, citing harm to their health and citing that 67 countries have already banned smacking, while a recent poll shows 71% of English adults disapprove of it.
England Urged to Ban Smacking Children
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging England to ban the physical punishment of children, citing harm to their health and citing that 67 countries have already banned smacking, while a recent poll shows 71% of English adults disapprove of it.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
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52% Bias Score
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
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56% Bias Score
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered severe injuries, likely from years of abuse within her foster family. Multiple agencies failed to adequately respond to repeated warnings due to poor communication and oversight, highlighting systemic flaws in the Dutch child protection syste...
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered severe injuries, likely from years of abuse within her foster family. Multiple agencies failed to adequately respond to repeated warnings due to poor communication and oversight, highlighting systemic flaws in the Dutch child protection syste...
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24% Bias Score
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