Tag #Victim Support

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Man Convicted of Rape After Victim's Suicide

A 33-year-old man, Ryan Callaghan, was convicted of raping a vulnerable woman who later died by suicide; the victim's family inadvertently walked past Callaghan's house on the day of her death, which significantly impacted her mental state.

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Netherlands Police Launch Home Visits for Online Crime Victims

The Netherlands National Police implemented a nationwide program offering home visits to victims of online crimes like bank fraud and sextortion, improving support and investigation efficiency, addressing the unique challenges of digital crime compared to physical crime.

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NSW to Mandate Notification to Victims of Serious Crimes About Offender Registry

NSW will introduce legislation mandating notification to victims of serious crimes about their right to join a registry tracking their offenders, closing a loophole that left victims unaware of their attacker's movements; the legislation includes murderers, those serving life sentences, and those wi...

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Addresses Surge in Violent Crime with Enhanced Victim Support

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 2023 crime statistics reveal 25,000 victims of violence and threats, including 1,350 sexual offenses and 8,400 crimes against personal freedom, prompting calls for enhanced victim support services.

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Child Sexual Abuse: Global Impact and Support Strategies

The World Health Organization reports that one in five women and one in thirteen men worldwide have experienced child sexual abuse; a Spanish study reveals similar findings and offers support recommendations for victims.

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French Surgeon on Trial for Abusing 299 Children

A 74-year-old French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, stands trial in Brittany, accused of sexually abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2014; his diaries detailed the abuse, and he faces up to 20 years in prison.

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Lower Saxony: High Number of Consultations on Right-Wing Extremism in 2024

Lower Saxony's victim support agency registered 68 new cases (84 victims) of right-wing, racist, and antisemitic violence in 2024, indicating a new attack every five days, with over a quarter of victims being minors, and a persistent need for support due to insufficient police referrals.

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Lockerbie Bombing Drama Highlights Victims' Families' Impact on Disaster Response

The BBC's "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" dramatizes the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, highlighting how victims' families' advocacy led to significant reforms in disaster response and victim support, influencing protocols implemented after 9/11 and improving airline practices.

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Dutch Child Benefits Scandal Redress Commissioner Withdraws Amidst Controversy

Former Dutch Minister Sorgdrager withdrew her candidacy as commissioner for the child benefits scandal redress due to concerns raised by the Gelijkwaardig Herstel foundation regarding her past rulings against affected parents in the Council of State, creating further tension between the government a...

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Surge in Assault and Sexual Offense Reports to White Ring in Rhineland-Palatinate

The White Ring in Rhineland-Palatinate experienced a surge in reported cases of physical assault (445) and sexual offenses (301) in 2024, exceeding previous years significantly, necessitating increased financial aid (€365,529) and highlighting the need for sustained support.

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Northern Ireland Man Sentenced for Trafficking Four Vulnerable Women

A 61-year-old man, Derek Brown, was sentenced to six years for human trafficking, controlling prostitution, sexual assault, and drug offenses against four vulnerable young women between October 2016 and June 2023; the mother of one deceased victim expressed disappointment at the sentence.

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Police Training on Non-Contact Sexual Offenses Improves

A new online training module on responding to non-contact sexual offenses, developed with input from the mother of murdered student Libby Squire, has been completed by over 2,000 officers in England and Wales, aiming to improve responses to these often underreported crimes and prevent escalation to ...

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