We have been made aware of two general information child abuse websites: Breaktheabusecycle.com was due to launch today but until we know the full site is ready, have a look at the test version and feel free to give him feedback on it using the printed email address. When we know the full site has…
The NY Times has published an article about the ways in which various US States have reviewed and refined the laws on teenagers sending sexual images by text messaging, or “sexting”. It’s up to around 130 Comments in the debating crawl after the article which is just as insightful to read as the main piece….
Pope Benedict XVI has issued an apology for the decades of child abuse inflicted by priests or nuns in Catholic-run institutions. The apology has naturally divided opinion among the faithful and the survivors. Altar Boy author Andrew Madden was one commentator with the view that the actions of the church when dealing with allegations and…
The BBC’s Newsnight ran a report into children abused by other children last night and you can read a general summary here. Now there seems to be a postcode lottery for funding into treatment of both offending children as well as their victims, though when the offending takes place within the family it will introduce…
As survivors, the reaction of parents when the child discloses can vary. This is the first case we have seen where the parents have demanded money from a confirmed offender with only a condition of leaving the area rather than a formal report to police. The money was then used as a deposit on a…
In addition to English child murderers, Cory Haim’s death is another subject we have stayed away from whilst the gossip press have their fun with it and ahead of the conclusion of any autopsy and funeral. However, whilst we wait for the facts to emerge, Prof Susurro over at Like a Whisper has covered the…
