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Borkum Memorial Acknowledges Abuse at Post-War Children's Home

A new memorial on Borkum Island, Germany, remembers the suffering of approximately 90,000 children who endured abuse at the Adolfinenheim children's convalescent home between 1921 and 1996; the memorial aims to acknowledge past wrongs and support survivors.

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Norfolk Children's Home Abuse Scandal: 62 Victims Come Forward

A Sky News investigation reveals at least 62 victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at The Small School at Red House, a Norfolk children's home run by the Danish organization Tvind, which operated despite warnings from authorities about alleged abuse; Norfolk Police investigations have yet...

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Catalan Separatist Politics Leads to Alleged Political Reprisal Against Barcelona Doctor

From 1975, Spain's transition was marked by Catalan separatism, culminating in the author's 2020 dismissal from the Barcelona Medical Association, which he attributes to political repression for his pro-constitutionalist activities, prompting a legal case.

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$4 Billion Settlement for Sexual Abuse in Los Angeles County Juvenile Facilities

Los Angeles County approved a $4 billion settlement for approximately 7,000 claims of sexual abuse at county-run facilities, mainly at the now-closed MacLaren Children's Center, spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s, marking the largest such settlement in US history.

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Delayed Response to Illness Leads to Death at French Catholic School Amidst Allegations of Abuse

Twelve-year-old Nicolas died of meningitis at Bétharram Catholic school in France in 1980 after a delayed response to his illness, allegedly due to a climate of fear hindering students from seeking help amid alleged widespread abuse; his sister will file a negligence lawsuit.

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Victoria's Legal Liabilities Surge Amidst Historical Sexual Abuse Claims"

Victoria's legal liabilities have surged by \$74 million to \$411 million due to a rise in historical sexual abuse claims against the state government, prompting criticism of its \$165 million redress scheme's design and implementation, with advocates highlighting insufficient funding and delays in ...

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Bavarian Parliament Backs Statewide Sexual Abuse Inquiry

The Bavarian state parliament unanimously backed a petition demanding a statewide commission to investigate sexual abuse and an independent support center for victims, prompting the state government to re-evaluate its approach.

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Marie Slark, Huronia Centre Survivor, Dies at 71

Marie Slark, a lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Ontario over abuse at the Huronia Regional Centre, died at 71; her testimony exposed systemic abuse and spurred national conversation and legal action against similar institutions.

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Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Ireland's Systemic Abuse Revealed

In 2014, the discovery of almost 800 infant and child remains at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, prompted investigations revealing a system of state-supported Church institutions that concealed, punished, and exploited unmarried mothers and their children from the 1920s to the...

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French PM's Daughter Reveals Abuse at Catholic School, Sparking Major Investigation

Hélène Perlant, daughter of French Prime Minister François Bayrou, publicly accused a priest at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Catholic school of abusing her as a child; this revelation triggered investigations into decades of abuse affecting over 200 children, leading to Bayrou's testimony before a pa...

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High Court Expands Rights for Abuse Survivors to Challenge Past Settlements

An Australian high court ruling expands the ability of abuse survivors to challenge past settlements deemed unfair, regardless of whether specific past legal obstacles impacted their decisions, potentially impacting future legal actions concerning institutional abuse and compensation.

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152 Abuse Complaints Filed Against French Catholic Institute

On February 27, 2024, 40 additional complaints alleging physical, sexual, and violent abuse were filed against Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram in Pau, France, bringing the total to 152, with at least 68 cases of sexual violence or rape reported by former students from several countries; thirteen priests and...

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