The Pollard report looking into the the Jimmy Savile Scandal was written by the independent and ex-Sky journalist Nick Pollard and criticises the general incompetence and lack of joined-up communication at the BBC which allowed Savile to continue abusing children. The BBC has a link to the report here and the general reporting is here and also check Google News for the rest of the roundups.
Another youth sport infected by sexual abuse. It’s sad that something that can do so much for teaching kids self-esteem, teamwork and confidence is, in fact, stripping that all away by victimizing them instead. We need to get this eradicated from all youth sports, whether it be hockey, swimming, tae kwon do, gymnastics or any…
It looks like Google is putting it’s massive reach and a few of it’s resources behind a project to help parents and teachers keep kids safe online. I have to say it’s always good to have good advice on safe internet usage,from as many different places as we can get it. Good for Google. Geek…
Imagine your spouse going into a hospital for surgery or an injury and having no help navigating that, and also trying to take care of a 12-year-old daughter without anyone else there to take care of a meal or two or transport your kid to school and other events. That’s the reality Amy, and many other families, find themselves in because we still live in a world where we aren’t supposed to admit to having mental health issues and where those are the kinds of secrets you keep within the immediate family only.
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