The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Braverman: Child sex abuse reporting duty will overcome ‘political correctness’

The Government is expected to set out on Monday details of a plan to tackle grooming gangs and better protect children.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Braverman ‘committed’ to legal reporting requirement on child sex abuse

Details of plans to tackle grooming gangs will be set out by the Government in the coming days

Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023

Suella Braverman to make reporting sex abuse mandatory for those working with children

In October 2022, the seven-year Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published damning evidence from a total of 725 witnesses

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

Brian Napper the second 1980s Chevalier College teacher jailed for historic student sexual abuse

Brian Napper has become the second paedophile jailed for sexually abusing students in the 1980s at a private boarding school south of Sydney.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

3 reasons you should never view or share videos showing children being assaulted – even if you think it helps 'raise awareness'

Australians have been shocked by an incident on the Sunshine Coast this month in which a 13-year-old girl was imprisoned, assaulted and tortured over many hours, allegedly by three girls aged 12, 13 and 14.

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023

Top expert resigns from Vatican committee against child sex abuse

Father Hans Zollner, one of the leading members of the Vatican committee against child sexual abuse, said on Wednesday he had resigned from the group, citing concerns over the way it was operating.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Taoiseach pays tribute to Women of Honour following 'stark' report into Defence Forces

Speaking in the Dáil, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while there were reports of sexual abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces before, the report was the most "stark" reports had ever been.

Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

Leifer jury told to relax before resuming deliberations

Jurors in former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's sexual abuse trial have been told to relax overnight before resuming deliberations.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Boy Scouts' $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge

A federal district court judge has upheld the approval of a $2.4 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan aimed at resolving tens of thousands of child sexual abuse claim against the Boy Scouts of America

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Canadian MPs summon senior soccer officials as they investigate response to abuse

Former Canada Soccer presidents Nick Bontis and Victor Montagliani will be asked about the organization’s response to sexual abuse within the sport

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023