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Wales Launches UK's First Ten-Year Child Sexual Abuse Strategy
The Welsh government announced a ten-year strategy to tackle child sexual abuse, estimating 25,000 children are affected annually in Wales, with online abuse a growing concern; the strategy prioritizes survivor voices and collaboration with support organizations.
Wales Launches UK's First Ten-Year Child Sexual Abuse Strategy
The Welsh government announced a ten-year strategy to tackle child sexual abuse, estimating 25,000 children are affected annually in Wales, with online abuse a growing concern; the strategy prioritizes survivor voices and collaboration with support organizations.
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32% Bias Score
Man Jailed 30 Years After Child Sex Abuse
Thomas Brown, 47, was jailed for two years for indecently assaulting Kaylee Thompson in 1994 when she was four years old; the sentencing took place in 2024 after Thompson, now 35, reported the incident to police in 2021 following years of trauma and difficulty reporting the crime, highlighting issue...
Man Jailed 30 Years After Child Sex Abuse
Thomas Brown, 47, was jailed for two years for indecently assaulting Kaylee Thompson in 1994 when she was four years old; the sentencing took place in 2024 after Thompson, now 35, reported the incident to police in 2021 following years of trauma and difficulty reporting the crime, highlighting issue...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico's Crisis of Teenage Pregnancies
In 2024, 56,610 girls under 16 gave birth in Mexico; 1,652 were 10–13 years old, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to declare it sexual violence. The State of Mexico had the most cases (6,243), but Chiapas had the highest rate per capita.
Mexico's Crisis of Teenage Pregnancies
In 2024, 56,610 girls under 16 gave birth in Mexico; 1,652 were 10–13 years old, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to declare it sexual violence. The State of Mexico had the most cases (6,243), but Chiapas had the highest rate per capita.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Repeated Child Rape
A Spanish court sentenced a 42-year-old man to 14.5 years in prison for repeatedly raping an 11-year-old boy he drugged over five years in Palma, Mallorca, after grooming him and isolating him from his mother and friends; the victim suffered severe psychological trauma and will receive €30,000 in co...
Spanish Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Repeated Child Rape
A Spanish court sentenced a 42-year-old man to 14.5 years in prison for repeatedly raping an 11-year-old boy he drugged over five years in Palma, Mallorca, after grooming him and isolating him from his mother and friends; the victim suffered severe psychological trauma and will receive €30,000 in co...
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32% Bias Score
Germany Halts Funding for Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Germany's Sexual Abuse Fund, providing therapy and support for childhood abuse victims, abruptly halted applications on March 19th, 2024, due to exhausted funds, prompting outrage from victim advocacy groups who highlight the inadequacy of the system.
Germany Halts Funding for Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Germany's Sexual Abuse Fund, providing therapy and support for childhood abuse victims, abruptly halted applications on March 19th, 2024, due to exhausted funds, prompting outrage from victim advocacy groups who highlight the inadequacy of the system.
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52% Bias Score
Music Teacher Under Investigation for Statutory Rape
A 35-year-old clarinet teacher, a renowned musician, is under investigation for statutory rape after an 18-year-old former student reported being assaulted by him in a hotel room two years prior, when she was 15.
Music Teacher Under Investigation for Statutory Rape
A 35-year-old clarinet teacher, a renowned musician, is under investigation for statutory rape after an 18-year-old former student reported being assaulted by him in a hotel room two years prior, when she was 15.
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48% Bias Score
Male Abuse Survivors Waive Anonymity to Encourage Others to Come Forward
Two male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Simon Byrne and Adam Rainford, waived their anonymity to encourage other victims to come forward, highlighting the underreporting of male sexual abuse and the long-term impact on survivors; one abuser was jailed, another deemed unfit for trial.
Male Abuse Survivors Waive Anonymity to Encourage Others to Come Forward
Two male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Simon Byrne and Adam Rainford, waived their anonymity to encourage other victims to come forward, highlighting the underreporting of male sexual abuse and the long-term impact on survivors; one abuser was jailed, another deemed unfit for trial.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Childcare Worker Faces 70 Abuse Charges, Prompts Widespread Testing
Australian authorities are testing approximately 2,000 children from 24 childcare centers after a worker, Joshua Dale Brown, was charged with 70 counts of child abuse, highlighting flaws in the background check system.
Australian Childcare Worker Faces 70 Abuse Charges, Prompts Widespread Testing
Australian authorities are testing approximately 2,000 children from 24 childcare centers after a worker, Joshua Dale Brown, was charged with 70 counts of child abuse, highlighting flaws in the background check system.
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40% Bias Score
Former Teacher Faces Multiple Charges After Teen Accuses Her of Sexual Abuse
Grant Strickland, 18, accuses his former teacher, Nicole Callaham, 33, of sexual abuse from 2021 to 2023, starting when he was 14; Callaham faces multiple criminal charges in Anderson and Greenville counties and is currently out on bond.
Former Teacher Faces Multiple Charges After Teen Accuses Her of Sexual Abuse
Grant Strickland, 18, accuses his former teacher, Nicole Callaham, 33, of sexual abuse from 2021 to 2023, starting when he was 14; Callaham faces multiple criminal charges in Anderson and Greenville counties and is currently out on bond.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Childcare Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse Amid Rising Concerns
A NSW childcare worker faces nine sexual abuse charges, prompting renewed concerns after another worker at the same centre was charged with 70 offences and data reveals over 170 children under five were allegedly victims of sexual assault in preschools over the past five years.
NSW Childcare Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse Amid Rising Concerns
A NSW childcare worker faces nine sexual abuse charges, prompting renewed concerns after another worker at the same centre was charged with 70 offences and data reveals over 170 children under five were allegedly victims of sexual assault in preschools over the past five years.
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36% Bias Score
Ireland to Investigate Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools
The Irish government has established a Commission of Investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in over 300 schools following a 2024 scoping inquiry that found more than 2,000 allegations, aiming to provide accountability and potentially create a redress scheme for survivors.
Ireland to Investigate Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools
The Irish government has established a Commission of Investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in over 300 schools following a 2024 scoping inquiry that found more than 2,000 allegations, aiming to provide accountability and potentially create a redress scheme for survivors.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Court Extends TBS Treatment for Child Abuser Robert M.
A Dutch court extended the TBS treatment of Robert M., convicted in 2013 for abusing 67 children, due to his high recidivism risk and ongoing need for treatment. The decision follows expert assessments citing a pedophilic disorder, personality issues, and the lasting impact on victims.
Dutch Court Extends TBS Treatment for Child Abuser Robert M.
A Dutch court extended the TBS treatment of Robert M., convicted in 2013 for abusing 67 children, due to his high recidivism risk and ongoing need for treatment. The decision follows expert assessments citing a pedophilic disorder, personality issues, and the lasting impact on victims.
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20% Bias Score
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