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US news
fromThe Mirror US
1 day ago

'Real life Cinderella' killed by own mom in 'worst case of child abuse ever'

Six-year-old Elisa Izquierdo was murdered by her mother after prolonged physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, labeled the worst child-abuse case authorities had seen.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

'We survived, we are resilient': Remembering U.S. Indian boarding schools

Federal Indian boarding schools removed Native children from families, causing abuse, neglect, death, and lasting trauma, commemorated by Orange Shirt Day and healing efforts.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Moment cruel nursery worker who abused 21 babies appears bored' when shown injuries by police

Footage from a police interview shows Lecka being confronted with CCTV evidence of her repeatedly pinching and hitting children aged between 10 months and two-years-old. Polish-born Lecka is seen fiddling with her hair and looking disinterested as she is told a boy appears to be crying on his mattress. A female police officer then abruptly stops the grilling to ask: Sorry, am I boring you? Lecka says: No, sorry, I'm listening.
UK news
#nursery-staff
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Gargantuan Football Coach Caught on Video Roughing Up Students in High School Bathroom

A 29-year-old Florida high school football coach physically assaulted multiple students in separate incidents, was arrested on child abuse charges, and reassigned pending review.
#kidnapping
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Victoria Climbie killer will not be released

Parole Board refused release or transfer of Carl Manning, convicted in Victoria Climbie’s 2000 murder, citing public protection concerns and insufficient understanding of his risk.
#child-homicide
fromQNS
1 week ago
US news

Elmhurst man sentenced for beating 3-year-old son to death in shelter at old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

fromQNS
1 week ago
US news

Elmhurst man sentenced for beating 3-year-old son to death in shelter at old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Asked My Husband to Promise Me He Wouldn't Hit Our Future Kids. His Answer Gave Me Chills.

Do not have children with a partner who refuses to renounce corporal punishment; require counseling and a firm commitment to never physically discipline children first.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of child

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child and is on conditional bail awaiting court appearance.
California
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

County to pay $20 million to relatives of 4-year-old California boy tortured, murdered by parents

Relatives of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro will receive a $20 million settlement alleging LA County social workers ignored repeated abuse reports prior to his 2019 murder.
#sexual-assault
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Public health

People Are Sharing First Signs That A Kid Has Terrible Parents, And It's Heartbreaking To Say The Least

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Public health

People Are Sharing First Signs That A Kid Has Terrible Parents, And It's Heartbreaking To Say The Least

#infant-death
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Left My Mother-in-Law and Toddler Alone for a Minute. The Scene I Returned to Shook Me to My Core.

A grandmother dumping cereal on a toddler's head is violent abuse that requires immediate protective boundaries and serious spousal intervention.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

GOP Election Official Charged After Putting Cocaine & MDMA In Children's Ice Cream - Above the Law

A North Carolina official is charged with allegedly lacing his grandchildren's Dairy Queen ice cream with cocaine and MDMA and faces felony charges.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Investigators have 'strong indication' of where baby Emmanuel Haro's remains are located

Baby Emmanuel Haro is presumed dead after prolonged parental abuse; parents Rebecca and Jake Haro were arrested and charged with murder while investigators seek his remains.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Cal Fire captain fatally shot his girlfriend, then killed her son to cover it up, prosecutors say

A California firefighting captain is charged with murdering his girlfriend and her son and allegedly attempted to kill another child; he pleaded not guilty.
#missing-child
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Father arrested after 2024 infant death declared a homicide

Julian Morgan Matias Taylor arrested and charged with homicide in November 2024 death of his 5-month-old son after autopsy found severe, repeated physical abuse.
Social justice
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Final Trial of the Menendez Brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have parole hearings after decades of incarceration for the murder of their parents amid claims of enduring severe abuse.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Child at risk of sexual abuse on social services waiting list for 14 months

Tusla's child protection services in Dublin south central have significant concerns, with children waiting too long for intervention.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Israel Abducted Child Aid Seeker and Tortured Him for a Month While Carrying Out Aid Site Massacres

Israeli forces have been accused of systematic torture and abduction of Palestinian children at aid distribution sites in Gaza.
#sentencing
#murder
fromQNS
1 month ago
Social justice

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

fromQNS
1 month ago
Social justice

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man got house arrest, probation for starting child porn OnlyFans

Kevin Jimenez, 25, was sentenced to six months of house arrest and two years of probation for possessing child sexual abuse material on an OnlyFans account.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Pleasant Hill man indicted for allegedly filming himself sexually abusing missing kids

Sainz was accused of meeting two different teen girls online, bringing them to his home, and sexually abusing them on camera. He faces multiple charges including lewd acts and child pornography.
US news
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Essentially Epstein Island': Law firm calls for federal probe into L.A. County sex abuse

A law firm is seeking a federal investigation into child sexual abuse in L.A. County's juvenile systems after a $4 billion settlement.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

5 Key Takeaways: Child Abuser Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 Million Utah Home Is Pulled Off the Market

Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, convicted of aggravated child abuse, were arrested in Hildebrandt's Utah mansion where several horrifying torture devices were discovered.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

New Zealand: Woman arrested over child in suitcase DW 08/04/2025

A 27-year-old woman was arrested for attempting to hide a child in her suitcase during a bus trip in New Zealand.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 Million Home Taken Off the Market Weeks Before Premiere of New Docuseries About Her Heinous Crimes

Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 million Utah mansion was taken off the market before a docuseries about her crimes aired.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Farage warns 'police and elected officials are acting against the British people' over the migrants - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Warwickshire Police accused of concealing the immigration status of two Afghan asylum seekers charged with serious crimes against a young girl.
Film
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

What You Need to Know About the New Ruby Franke Docuseries on HBO Max and Investigation Discovery

The docuseries reveals the abusive influence of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt within the Mormon community.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Is father facing death penalty for heinous child murder competent to stand trial?

Jorge Barahona faces charges of murdering his adopted daughter and severely abusing her twin brother.
Public health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New Bedford man sentenced to prison for aggravated rape of young child

A New Bedford man was convicted and sentenced to 18-20 years for multiple counts of aggravated rape of a child.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bishop Eamonn Casey's family left to decide destination of his remains after removal from cathedral crypt

The remains of disgraced bishop Eamonn Casey have been released to his family, leaving them to decide whether to bury him alongside his siblings in Limerick or cremate him.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Martial arts teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materials

The suspect was arrested on July 9 for possessing child sexual abuse material and was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. Reports indicated he was seen illegally downloading this material at his home.
MMA
#rape
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle over 20 years ago

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle over 20 years ago

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids

Surrogacy has no federal regulation, leaving it up to states to set the rules if they choose to allow it. California is considered a surrogacy-friendly state because it has clear laws around the process.
California
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mugshot mix-up: Two N.H. outlets accused of using wrong person's photo with child sex abuse article

Chad W. Lawlor is suing two local publications for publishing his photo erroneously alongside a story about a similarly named man who committed sexual crimes against children.
Miscellaneous
#drowning
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Public health

Husband of influencer Emilie Kiser may face a charge in son's death: Legal expert weighs in

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Public health

Husband of influencer Emilie Kiser may face a charge in son's death: Legal expert weighs in

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Razor-Thin Line Between Conspiracy Theory and Actual Conspiracy

Epstein's case combines elements of child abuse, mysterious deaths, missing evidence, and ties to a powerful elite, raising questions about what constitutes conspiracy.
US politics
Social justice
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

N.H. judge grants $29.6 million verdict in case of child abuse, confinement

Olivia Griffin was awarded $29.6 million for abuse suffered from adoptive parents, marking one of the largest verdicts in New Hampshire history.
#criminal-justice
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose cop charged with molesting girl was accused of domestic violence, sought foster parent credential

Officer Saul Duran, charged with molesting a teen, had prior accusations of domestic abuse and sought foster parent certification.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Heinous, heartbreaking and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims

Samantha Munoz's lawsuit against Clovis Unified exposes systemic failures in handling allegations of teacher sexual abuse.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of Two Teen Girls

Duran was arrested on a warrant after a nearly three-week investigation, facing multiple felony charges for the sexual assault of two minors that occurred between 2008 and 2012.
Social justice
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

The No. 1 Sign You Were Raised by a Narcissist, According to a Psychologist

Narcissistic parents profoundly affect children's wellbeing and can lead to long-lasting emotional struggles.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

A Midlands factory worker faces jail after being discovered with child sexual abuse material on his phone.
#crime
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Alameda dad left 1-year-old in bath as he cooked, scalding most of her body, police say

A father was charged with felony child abuse after leaving his 1-year-old daughter unattended in a bathtub, resulting in severe burns.
#murder-conviction
Social justice
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California couple whose failure to care for their son led to permanent brain damage convicted of child abuse

Parents were convicted of child abuse for failing to nourish their infant and exposing him to extreme temperatures.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Young boy now blind and quadriplegic - authorities blame his parents' extreme health views

Couple convicted of child abuse for exposing newborn to extreme conditions and inadequate nutrition, resulting in severe brain damage.
#george-gibney
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swimming coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swimming coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences

The case against Joshua Dale Brown highlights a severe breach of trust within childcare environments, leading to urgent calls for reform in safety protocols across Australia.
Public health
Public health
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Tests urged for 1,200 children after day-care worker charged with assault

Over 1,200 young children in Victoria are recommended for health screening following the arrest of a child care worker charged with numerous offenses, including sexual assault.
US news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

Flanagan impersonated a woman online, inciting men to commit violent acts against her, revealing the dangers of digital impersonation.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Police remove 88 children from church summer camp after abuse claims

Authorities removed 90 children from an Iowa Christian camp amid abuse allegations; camp leaders deny any wrongdoing.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
3 months ago

Hackney teacher faces child sex abuse charges including 'sending nudes to pupils'

Julia Yeates, a London teacher, faces nine serious child sex offence charges including engaging in sexual activity with a child and sending nude photos.
UK news
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Bronx nanny cuffed for allegedly whipping children with belt nearly 60 times smiles for the camera anyway | amNewYork

A nanny in the Bronx faces child abuse charges after being caught on camera abusing two young children.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Police say a German man engaged in cybergrooming and pressured a US teen to kill himself

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of engaging in an online campaign of cybergrooming and virtual sexual abuse of children, including pressuring a 13-year-old American boy to kill himself.
Germany news
#grooming-gangs
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK politics

Failure to collect ethnicity data on grooming gangs bloody disaster', Casey fumes

Baroness Casey's report highlights failures in handling grooming gang data, calling it a significant disaster for child protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

Grooming gangs in UK thrived in culture of ignorance', Casey report says

A culture of neglect regarding ethnicity led to failures in investigating child abuse cases involving grooming gangs.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC monster mom who beat 7-year-old daughter to death throws tantrum, avoids sentencing - again

Navasia Jones exhibited extreme defiance during her court sentencing for the murder of her daughter, demonstrating a lack of remorse.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Woman, 22, convicted of abusing 21 babies at nursery where she worked

A nursery worker was convicted of abusing 21 infants, showcasing severe neglect and cruelty toward infants in her care.
Parenting
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Pushy sporting parents: How far is too far? DW 04/04/2025

The case of Gjert Ingebrigtsen highlights concerns about child abuse and psychological violence in elite sports, prompting a reevaluation of parenting in sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Always something I can watch': why Spotlight is my feelgood movie

Kevin's face hollows, his eyes deaden, and we see his soul drain from his body. 'How'd you find out?' he says in a level, diminished tone that rings with years of trauma.
Film
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Republican in South Carolina arrested over distribution of child sexual abuse material

South Carolina lawmaker RJ May arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material, facing serious charges and a potential lengthy prison sentence.
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