The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Tas youth centre staff a 'pack of animals'

A child sexual abuse inquiry has been told staff at a Tasmanian detention centre would break the arms and legs of detainees and block the sun in their cells.

AAP · Aug 21, 2022

In deeply Mormon Utah, a push to require clergy report abuse

Survivors and faith leaders are demanding Utah change a law that exempts religious leaders from requirements that they report sexual abuse brought to their attention in spiritual confessions

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Sexual assaults are at an all-time high. Why talking to your child about abuse is so important

Kelly Humphries was just eight years old when her uncle sexually abused her. But when her mum asked her about it, she denied it was happening. This is her advice to parents concerned about child sexual abuse.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

‘Strawberry shortcake’ and Scott Peterson: The bizarre scandal being compared to the Ghislaine Maxwell jury

Experts say the jury system’s Achilles heel is that it relies on the honesty of jurors. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

OLD ‘Strawberry shortcake’ and Scott Peterson: The bizarre scandal being compared to the Ghislaine Maxwell jury

Experts say the jury system’s Achilles heel is that it relies on the honesty of jurors. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Man, 76, charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl at Montrose Harbor

Juan Roldon was arrested less than an hour after the attack and charged with criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse and unlawful restraint.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

Former NRL player Brett Finch has admitted one charge of sharing child sexual abuse material and had other similar charges withdrawn.

AAP · Aug 16, 2022

Grace Tame Shared A Letter Confirming The Govt Will Review Sexual Assault Consent Laws

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus credited her address as the driving force behind it.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 14, 2022

The DOJ is investigating Southern Baptists following sexual abuse crisis

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, which has faced widespread sexual abuse problems, said several of the denomination's major entities are under investigation by the Department of Justice.

WEKU · Aug 13, 2022

Teachers Face Court For Abuse At English Boarding School

Several former teachers have appeared in court accused of child cruelty and sexual abuse at a boarding school over more than a decade.

Zenger · Aug 9, 2022