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IHC seeks answers on action under ‘Zainab’ child protection law
Dozens of vulnerable children were deemed not at risk by Victoria’s child protection system. They are now dead
The state’s commissioner for children and young people raised the alarm about cycles of ineffective referrals to voluntary services and closed reports in 35 cases of children who d…
HC directs govt. to consider ‘Singappen Sensitisation Workshop’ with focus on trauma-sensitive implementation of POCSO Act
Madras High Court directs state to implement 'Singappen Sensitisation Workshop' for effective, trauma-sensitive POCSO Act training statewide.…
German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene involving minor
Nastassja Kinski in May, said she had for years been trying to get the film changed, without success. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Why the French Catholic Church is against lifting the seal of confession
Lawmakers on June 1 removed an article which would have required priests to report sexual crimes against minors that they learned of in confession, from the bill to 'protect childr…
POCSO case: 5 years imprisonment to 57-year-old man
POCSO case: 5 years imprisonment to 57-year-old man…
Sulur sexual assault-cum-murder case: witnesses identify main accused
Eyewitnesses identify K. Karthi as the main suspect in the Sulur sexual assault-cum-murder case involving a 10-year-old girl.…
Victims of sexual abuse forced to ‘suck it up’ for sake of child perpetrators, warns Jess Phillips
Former safeguarding minister calls for sentencing guidelines review and fears crime now seen as ‘content for an eyeball economy’…
FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation
The FBI and 91 Texas law enforcement agencies arrested over 276 suspected child predators and rescued 89 kids in Operation Soteria Shield, officials say.…
Hyderabad court sentences auto driver to 20 years in POCSO case
Hyderabad court sentences auto driver to 20 years in POCSO case…
The cost of keeping kids safe has doubled. Experts say there’s a fix
New research shows Australia’s child protection system may become financially untenable, as children face poor outcomes and costs soar.…
NT child protection bill one year in the making had 'limited' consultation
Despite taking a year to prepare a controversial bill surrounding child protection, the NT Department of Children and Families says consultation with organisations was "limited".…
Journalist held for sexual assault on minor girl in Coimbatore
A journalist in Coimbatore was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl.…
62-year-old man arrested for sexually harassing girl in Villupuram
A 62-year-old man was arrested in Villupuram for sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl, under POCSO Act charges.…
Notorious Perth paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon released from jail again
A notorious Perth paedophile who breached his prison release conditions 11 times has again been freed into the community, as the child protection minister argues it may be unconsti…
Bengaluru school headmaster arrested under Pocso Act, after minor student found pregnant
Bengaluru headmaster arrested under POCSO Act for impregnating a minor student, highlighting serious child protection concerns.…
Technical Education Dept. asks Karnataka colleges to take measures to protect adolescent students from abuse and exploitation
Karnataka colleges are urged to implement measures to safeguard adolescents from abuse, following recommendations from the state's child rights commission.…
New California Bill Aims to Close Loophole in Child Online Extortion Cases
A growing crime, where adults extort minors using other minors, has increased significantly in recent years, catching the attention of State Sen. Tony Strickland and Orange County …
Sydney high school teacher charged with grooming student
The male was charged after police allegedly found child abuse material in his possession, including photos of a former pupil.…
Parents of children in foster care say 'black eye' concerns were ignored
The parents of two children in Northern Territory foster care have spoken out about their "heartbreaking" experience with the system, saying concerns their daughter was being abuse…
Coimbatore man gets 20 years rigorous jail term for sexual assault on minor
Coimbatore man gets 20 years rigorous jail term for sexual assault on minor…
Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.…
Elon Musk’s X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit
Elon Musk's X admits noncompliance with Australia child protection request
Breaking: Musk's X admits noncompliance with Australian child protection request
Elon Musk's social media company X Corp has admitted to not complying with an order from Australia's eSafety commissioner to provide information about the measures it has in pl…
Colorado GOP county chair resigns after arrest for soliciting minor in sex sting operation
Hunter Rivera, who was backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in his 2025 bid for Weld County GOP chair, was charged after arriving with another man at an agreed-upon location to pay f…
Hawley, Tim Tebow Win Child Protection in Senate DHS Funding Bill, Reconciliation 2.0
The Senate GOP is taking the next steps to pass legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security this week. Thanks to pro-family GOP senators, key legislation to prote…
Former NT child protection staff speak out after Kumanjayi Little Baby case
In the three weeks since the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs, the NT's child protection system has come under intense scrutiny. Now, former c…
Meghan: Social media is pushing girls into anorexia
The Duchess of Sussex continued her campaign against online harms at the opening of a memorial to children in Geneva.…
The Guardian view on policing the internet: Ofcom must pusher harder on illegal content | Editorial
Editorial: Jess Phillips’ frustration about online safety points to an alarming reluctance to confront big tech…
62-year-old man arrested under POCSO Act in Kumbakonam
A 62-year-old man was arrested in Kumbakonam under POCSO for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-and-a-half-year-old girl.…
KTR accused of politicising POCSO case
KTR accused of politicising POCSO case…
Marcus told caseworkers about his foster father’s abuse. A court must decide if their failure to act amounts to damages
Marcus alleged he was raped and neglected by the foster family the government chose to care for him. His compensation claim may be a test case for the courts.…
Look-out circular against Bandi Sanjay’s son: Cops form special teams in POCSO case
HYDERABAD: Police in Cyberabad on Saturday formed five special teams and issued a look-out circular against Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath, in connect…
Hong Kong cook jailed 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18.…
Erotic fiction author spared jail over book including toddler role play
Erotic fiction author Lauren Mastrosa is spared jail after a court found her novel fetishised young children.…