Rise in child sex abuse reports, warn NSPCC
An 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 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 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 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 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
Read MoreA foster carer who sexually abused two young girls has been jailed for eight months. Herbert Keith Moss, 71, had previously denied two counts of sexual assault on a girl
Read MoreA residential home whose residents were alleged victims of sexual abuse will remain closed while the county council considers the future of care services across Devon. Admissions to Birchen Lane
Read MoreA former Belfast priest has denied sexually abusing a girl while she was member of his parish in the 1980s. Peter Donnelly, from Castlewellan, County Down, is a former priest
Read MoreA “significant part” of the sexual exploitation committed against young girls in Rochdale should have been predicted and prevented, a serious case review has found. Five of six victims on
Read MoreA man accused of the historical sex abuse of youngsters at north Wales children’s homes is facing additional charges. John Allen, 72, from Ipswich, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on
Read MoreAn inquiry into child sexual exploitation is to be held to assess improvements in protecting youngsters since the Rochdale grooming case. Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd announced
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