The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

New compensation scheme to be introduced for child abuse victims - OLD

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), published last October, called for a fixed-term compensation scheme for victims.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Thirteen devices seized from Kollam in connection with Operation P-Hunt

Action was taken against persons who searched and shared Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the internet and the raids were part of a Statewide operation.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Child sexual abuse survivors to receive more help

The National Redress Scheme will receive an additional $142.2 million over five years to further support survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

NHRC notice to States on increase in Child Sexual Abuse Material on social media

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that cited a 250-300% increase in the circulation of Child Sexual Abuse Material on social media in India

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

‘What did the pope know?’: Poles divided over John Paul II abuse cover-up claims

Legacy of Karol Wojtyła under scrutiny as Poland comes to terms with scale of sexual abuse in Catholic church

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Rebekah Vardy: My Jehovah’s Witness experience shows light at end of the tunnel

The wife of footballer Jamie Vardy said she was ‘scared’ of speaking out about sexual abuse due to ‘fear of bringing shame on to the family’.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

ITV GMB: Rebekah Vardy opens up about sexual abuse during Jehovah's Witness childhood and being shunned by mum

Rebekah Vardy opened up about her experience and the breakdown of the relationship with her mum over the claims on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning.

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

Queensland court quashes First Nations woman’s lawsuit due to length of time since alleged sexual abuse

Joanne Willmot alleges she suffered a decade of abuse, starting at the hands of her foster carer at age three or four

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Pauline Hanson appeals defamation loss with sexual abuse claims

She is appealing a court order to pay former colleague Brian Burston $250,000.

Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2023

Trump attacks Kaitlan Collins over CNN town hall: ‘Not exactly Barbara Walters’

The backlash against CNN began long before the town hall actually got underway, as people questioned whether the broadcaster should host a man found liable of sexual abuse

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023