July, 2023
Nearly 140 arrested in Southern California child sex abuse raids
July 27, 2023 · By Marc Sternfield for ktla.com
Nearly 140 arrested in Southern California child sex abuse raids 139 people were arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child sex abuse and child pornography this month, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Wednesday. The crackdown, dubbed Operation Online Guardian, involved over 100 agencies that comprise LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. […]
Read More...Two children removed from harm in the Philippines following international investigation
July 26, 2023 · By AFP for www.afp.gov.au
Two children removed from harm in the Philippines following international investigation This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and Philippine National Police. Two young girls have been removed from harm in the Philippines following an international child sexual abuse investigation. An investigation between the AFP and Philippine National […]
Read More...Ex-Senedd lobbyist jailed for child abuse images
July 26, 2023 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Ex-Senedd lobbyist jailed for child abuse images During an investigation in 2018, the BBC found Kik featured in more than 1,100 child sexual abuse cases in the last five years. Newport Crown Court heard on Tuesday that when police arrived at his home in Cardiff, Hill told them: “I know why you’re here. I made a mistake. […]
Read More...Police: Child who was allegedly beaten until ‘foaming at the mouth’ is now out of coma, slowly recovering
July 25, 2023 · By Alive for www.11alive.com
The child was admitted unconscious to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Hughes Spalding hospital early last month. Police: Child who was allegedly beaten until ‘foaming at the mouth’ is now out of coma, slowly recovering CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Editor’s Note: The above video is from a previous version of this story. A 6-year-old who was allegedly beaten […]
Read More...Teachers demoralized by indiscriminate reporting of child abuse
July 25, 2023 ·
Teachers demoralized by indiscriminate reporting of child abuse Teachers across the country have been suffering from increasing accusations of child abuse filed by parents or students against them. Teachers and unions said Monday that most of these cases resulted from their attempts to guide students, citing an example of one teacher who was accused of […]
Read More...Preda Foundation close partner of DSWD for child rights
July 24, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Preda Foundation close partner of DSWD for child rights Fr. Shay Cullen 22 July 2023 Hundreds of sexually abused and traumatized Filipino children have been rescued and saved by the social workers of the Preda Foundation working closely with the Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd). As […]
Read More...Philippines: ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry
July 24, 2023 · By Human Rights Watch for www.hrw.org
Philippines: ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry (New York) – The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 18, 2023, confirmed the prosecutor’s resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling is the next step toward justice for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings and their families […]
Read More...AI could worsen epidemic of child sexual abuse, warns UK crime agency
July 24, 2023 · By Vikram Dodd and Dan Milmo for www.theguardian.com
AI could worsen epidemic of child sexual abuse, warns UK crime agency Artificial intelligence could further fuel an epidemic of child sexual abuse, Britain’s top law enforcement agency has warned, as it said that one in every 50 men pose a risk to children. The National Crime Agency (NCA) estimates that up to 830,000 adults – 1.6% […]
Read More...30 years in prison for US man who exploited Filipinas
July 24, 2023 · By Agence France-Presse for www.philstar.com
30 years in prison for US man who exploited Filipinas WASHINGTON – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for soliciting sexually explicit photos and videos from young girls in the Philippines. Karl Quilter, 58, pleaded guilty last year to sexual exploitation of children, the US Attorney’s Office for the North […]
Read More...Japan’s population decline puts strain on healthcare system
July 24, 2023 · By Cristian Martini Grimaldi for www.ucanews.com
Japan’s population decline puts strain on healthcare system A crucial piece of information people fail to realize while discussing population decline is that it’s not only about fewer people and older demographics. It is about the worsening of the overall quality of life. Population decline and a slump in the economy are two interconnected challenges. […]
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