#child-protection

#child-protection

Despite increased societal awareness of sexual abuse perpetrated by adults, the idea that sexual abuse might occur between children, specifically minor siblings, remains largely unspoken. However, research reveals that sibling sexual abuse (SSA) impacts 1-7% of children and can occur in all families, regardless of income, ethnicity, or family composition. The effect of these behaviors on the involved children and the whole family can be severe. Child sexual abuse prevention efforts should always include a focus on SSA.

Known publicly as Baby P, he had suffered more than 50 injuries, including a broken back and ribs, despite receiving 60 visits from social workers, police officers and health professionals over eight months. Connelly was first released in 2013 having served the minimum term of five years after admitting the offence of causing or allowing the death of her son. Baby P died after months of abuse while living with Tracey Connelly and her partner Steven Barker (PA Media)

PA Media An east London woman has been found guilty of killing her three-month-old daughter. Kaylani Kalanzi - who had been known to social services before she was born - died after sustaining catastrophic brain injuries, a broken leg and broken ribs in July 2024, having been violently shaken. During their Old Bailey trial, the jury heard Kayani's parents were "selfish and irresponsible", putting their abusive relationship above their child's needs.

Since these attacks took place, specialist Met investigators have been working at pace to identify those responsible. We understand reports of this nature can cause considerable concern, especially to those parents and carers who may be worried about the impact of such an incident on them and their families. We want to reassure the community and anyone affected that this matter continues to be taken extremely seriously.

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Empathy for whom the mother or the child? Mature parents do not slap their children across the face for acting up. They take the kid out of the store until they calm down. If this happens in public, one can only imagine what goes on in private. If I had seen it, I would have snapped a picture of the three of them, as well as the license plate of the mother's car. Then I would report the woman to child protective services so they could investigate.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has written to GitHub to ask it to consider if it's a social network that endangers children. The reason for the cyber-safety regulator's correspondence is Australia's imminent requirement that some social media platforms restrict access to Australian residents under 16 years of age, on the grounds that such services can be harmful to children. The ban on providing service to kids under 16 starts on December 10th,

Yeah. Look, I mean, in terms of a Christian country, I was christened. So, that is my church, has been all my life, Starmer began. And we are, you know, that is wired into our informal constitution. Of course, we celebrate many other faiths as well. And I'm really proud that we're able to do so as a country.

In a dark, grimy dugout in the middle of the freezing New Zealand bush, the three Phillips children lived with their father. Childhood is measured in increments; birthdays, lost teeth, certificates, a felt tip on a height chart. In the version of reality Tom Phillips created and controlled for his children, it's hard to know how time was marked. But from 9 December 2021, when their father took them from their mother

"algorithm that can accurately predict the age of a subject."

Kaylani Kalanzi was on a child protection plan when she was admitted to hospital on 8 July 2024 having been violently shaken, jurors were told. She suffered catastrophic brain injuries as well as a broken leg and ribs, and died 15 days later. Kaylani's parents Herbert Kalanzi, 35, and Nazli Merthoca, 24, from East Ham, east London, deny murder and causing or allowing her death.

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The inquest concluded that Ruth Szymankiewicz was unlawfully killed due to the negligence of an agency support worker who left her unobserved despite her suicide risk.

"Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this."

Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this. Every visa has to be issued on its merits, particularly when it involves minors.

Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission. Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O'Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston, who was the founding president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. This commission was established by Pope Francis in 2014 to advise the church on best practices to fight abuse and protect children.

The conclusions of the commission of inquiry, which began its work in March and heard from 135 people, including survivors of abuse at other schools, add further pressure on Bayrou, who survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.

"Tobacco must disappear from places where there are children. A park, a beach, a school - these are places to play, learn, and breathe. Not for smoking," said health minister Catherine Vautrin.

Hermosa Beach police officers discovered multiple hidden cameras inside wicker baskets in a restroom, used by parents, students, and employees at a local dance studio.

Captain Samuel White approved a search of Bartels' gear, leading to revelations of illegal activities including possession of CSAM and buying it while stationed at Guantanamo.