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Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares
August 7, 2023 · By BBC News for www.rappler.com
Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares LISBON, Portugal – One of the biggest crowds ever seen in Portugal mobbed Pope Francis on Thursday, August 3, as he rode in an open vehicle to a rally where he told an ocean of young Catholics from all over the world […]
Read More...Portuguese town to restore clergy sex abuse billboard after outcry
August 7, 2023 · By CATARINA DEMONY, Reuters for www.gmanetwork.com
Portuguese town to restore clergy sex abuse billboard after outcry LISBON, Portugal – A Portuguese town said on Thursday it would reinstall a billboard highlighting sexual abuse by clergy after facing heavy criticism for removing it on the day Pope Francis arrived in the country to attend a massive youth event. Francis landed in Lisbon […]
Read More...Why children don’t speak up when they have been sexually abused
August 4, 2023 · By Lexy Hamilton-Smith for www.abc.net.au
Why children don’t speak up when they have been sexually abused As few as 0.2 per cent of child sex abuse victims in Australia speak out, with most staying silent out of fear, guilt, shame or confusion, the head of child protection group Act for Kids says. CEO Katrina Lines said some may even not […]
Read More...Missing Georgia girl found 600 miles away in Virginia with alleged trafficker she met online, FBI says
August 4, 2023 · By Cody Alcorn for www.11alive.com
Missing Georgia girl found 600 miles away in Virginia with alleged trafficker she met online, FBI says DUNWOODY, Ga. — “Operation Cross Country” was a two-week, FBI led nationwide operation. The operation is in its 13th year, focusing on targeting sex traffickers and finding juvenile victims. The FBI said more than 200 victims of sex trafficking were rescued […]
Read More...Operation Narsil disrupts network of child abuse websites designed to generate profits from advertising
August 4, 2023 · By Interpol International for www.interpol.int
Operation Narsil disrupts network of child abuse websites designed to generate profits from advertising LYON, France — INTERPOL has concluded a two-year global operation to bring to justice criminals operating networks of child sexual abuse websites designed to generate profits from advertising. Running from December 2021 to July 2023, Operation Narsil also targeted the finance […]
Read More...The Environmental Impact of AI: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability
August 3, 2023 · By TECHROUND TEAM for techround.co.uk
The Environmental Impact of AI: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer only a topic of fascination for tech enthusiasts; it now actively contributes to our effort to make the world more sustainable. AI is proven its capability to have a positive environmental impact, from reducing energy use to creating […]
Read More...Ex-Mayor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Imagery Charges
August 3, 2023 · By Orlando Mayorquin for www.nytimes.com
Under a plea deal, Patrick Wojahn, who served as mayor of College Park, Md., from 2015 until his resignation in March, agreed to serve 30 years in prison. A judge will sentence him in November. Ex-Mayor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Imagery Charges A former mayor of College Park, Md., pleaded guilty on Wednesday […]
Read More...Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican
August 3, 2023 · By CLEMENT MELKI, DANIEL SILVA, Agence France Presse for www.gmanetwork.com
Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican Pope Francis on Wednesday met with victims of clerical sexual abuse, as he began a five-day visit to Portugal for a major Catholic youth festival. The 86-year-old pontiff had earlier said that the “anguished cry” of sexual abuse victims must be heard, six months […]
Read More...Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma
August 3, 2023 · By Jane O'Keeffe for www.theguardian.com
Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma A parent’s primary instinct is to protect their children from harm. When a child endures the unspeakable trauma of sexual abuse, parents will often feel guilty and it may take time to process that feeling and heal from it. It’s important for […]
Read More...Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children
August 2, 2023 · By Tiffanie Turnbull, BBC News, Sydney for www.bbc.com
Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children A former Australian childcare worker has been charged with more than 1,600 offences after allegedly sexually abusing 91 children, filming it, then distributing the content online. Police allege the man preyed on young girls over a 15-year period at a dozen centres in Australia and […]
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