Child abuse
Child Abuse Inquiry on Jersey Island Delayed Again
A child abuse scandal has raged for nearly a decade on the island, as survivors and activists have clashed with Jersey's government to find out why many of the accused have never been investigated.
Europe Overtakes U.S. as World Hub of Child Abuse Sites
The report noted a 258 percent increase in new website domains being bought specifically to show the abuse of children.
Japan: Child Abuse, Child Pornography Highest in 2016
Japan was the last G7 country to ban possession of child pornography.
Milo Yiannopoulos Book Deal Pulled After Abuse Remarks
In an online interview, Yiannopoulos made light of child abuse.
Sandusky's Son Charged with Child Sex Abuse
Pennsylvania state police arrested Jeffrey Sandusky on Monday and he faced 14 counts of statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, sexual abuse of a minor and other charges.
Gianni Infantino: 'Zero Tolerance' in Sex Abuse Cases
Infantino was responding to the crisis in British football.
Turkey Pulls Controversial Bill on Child Brides
UNICEF has expressed concern that the bill could result in an "amnesty for child-abuse perpetrators."
Britain's Failure To Crack Down on FGM Is A Scandal
FGM has been a criminal offense in the U.K. since 1985 but nobody has been convicted.
Third Woman Comes Forward: 'Sir Clement Freud Raped Me'
She claims the late politician began to show an interest in her when she was 14.
Late British MP Sir Clement Freud 'Abused Young Girls'
His widow, Lady Freud, has apologized to his victims.
Susan Sarandon Hits Out at Allen Over Abuse Allegations
As Dylan Farrow's claims against her adoptive father resurface, the Hollywood actor has boldly spoken out.
U.K. Online Pedophiles 'Could Face Counselling'
Britain's National Crime Agency said the scale of online child sexual activity was "massive."
Utah Polygamy Ruling Marks Defeat for 'Sister Wives'
Kody Brown and his wives will appeal the decision, their lawyer said.
Britain's Failed Sex Abuse Probe: Victims Will Suffer
Abuse victims will suffer as a result of the failed U.K. police investigation, Harvey Proctor said.
British Girls As Young as 10 Suffer 'Breast Ironing'
More than 1,000 girls as young as ten are being put through the "brutal" practice in the U.K.
Brooklyn Protest Sparked by Hasidic Abuse Exposé
Protesters are demanding an end to child abuse and cover-ups at yeshivas.
Child Abuse Allegations Plague the Hasidic Community
Does the Jewish ultra-Orthodox school system muzzle survivors of child abuse and protect those who prey on them?
Cardinal Pell 'Should Have Done More' on Abuse Claims
Cardinal George Pell admitted he should have acted when told about child abuse.
Social Services Called Many Times Before Kids' Death
Two California children found dead in a storage unit late last year were the subject of multiple requests for investigations into their well-being yet remained in the same home until their deaths.
Rolf Harris Faces Seven Indecent Assault Charges
Harris was jailed in 2014 for repeatedly abusing young girls when he was a popular kids' TV host.
Child Abuse Allegations Against Peacekeepers in CAR
Algeria is pushing for cooperation as militant groups like Boko Haram and ISIL look to recruit in Africa.
New Details Emerge In California Child Murder Case
New details emerge about the investigations into child abuse and homicide in Northern California.
Two Children Found Dead in California Storage Unit Amid Abuse Investigation
An investigation into a possible case of child abuse and torture in Northern California led police to discover the bodies of two young children in a storage unit.
The Lost U.K. Child Abuse Testimonies
Online testimonies survivors gave to a British inquiry into child abuse were mysteriously deleted.
In Letters to World Leaders at the U.N., Children Describe Horrific Abuse
"It makes your belly burn inside of you because of fear."
Survivors Question Role of U.K. Home Office in Child Abuse Inquiry
New inquiry has drawn most of its staff from the Home Office and other government offices.
Adrian Peterson's Probation for Alleged Child Abuse Ends Early
The Vikings star had plead no contest to reckless assault charges of injuring his 4-year-old son.
Vatican to Try Former Archbishop on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Józef Wesołowski is the highest-ranking Vatican official ever to face charges for sex abuse.
The Hunt for Child Sex Abusers Is Happening in the Wrong Places
When it comes to child abuse, fear everyone but the stranger.
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Indirect Testimony From Children in Abuse Cases
The case involved a 3-year-old Ohio boy who was deemed too young to testify.