New NCA data shows child abuse trafficking on rise
The number of UK-born children identified as being trafficked for sexual abuse more than doubled last year. Data released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) showed that 56 minors who
Read MoreThe number of UK-born children identified as being trafficked for sexual abuse more than doubled last year. Data released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) showed that 56 minors who
Read MoreA specialist team of social workers has been brought in to deal with a backlog of reports of potential abuse and neglect of children in Devon. According to the BBC,
Read MoreThe former boss of children’s homes in north Wales has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court to deny 39 charges of historical sex abuse. During a 50-minute hearing, John Allen, 72,
Read MoreA report has called on the executive to do more to protect children using the internet and social media. An estimated 80% of children go online every day, some for
Read MoreA child sex gang has been found guilty of a series of rapes against five vulnerable girls in Peterborough, one as young as 12 years old. Zdeno Mirga, 18, who
Read MoreA religious order of Catholic brothers has apologised for the abuse of boys in its care in Northern Ireland as the second day of an inquiry takes place in Banbridge.
Read MoreAn increase in the number of reports of child sex abuse last year has prompted a charity to repeat its campaign urging parents to address the issue with their children.
Read MoreA report by ChildLine reveals a marked increase in the number of children and young people contacting the charity seeking support on issues including cyberbullying, self- harm and suicide. The
Read MoreScotland lacks a clear strategy to tackle child sexual exploitation. This is just one of the key recommendations from a report issued today by the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee.
Read MoreThe Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry is due to begin investigating claims of child abuse in residential homes and borstals today. The Statutory Inquiry part of the investigation will cover
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