The Vatican board demands compensation for abuse and transparency
Pope Francis' child protection committee has released its first global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
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Veterans receive compensation for abuse in the ADF
A group of military personnel and veterans could collectively receive millions of dollars in compensation for the abuses they suffered while serving in the Australian Defence Force. The Armed Forces Ombudsman is reviewing previous decisions on recommendations for the abuse redress program after a federal court filed a lawsuit against it.
Swiatek calls for more support for players in the fight against abuse
Tennis players are demanding more protection from online abusers. World number one Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner are also supporting this demand.
Johnny Bell was jailed for attempting to sexually abuse children in the McDonald's toilet in Broome
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to entice five girls into sexual acts at a fast-food chain in Broome. Johnny Bell appeared in Perth District Court on Tuesday where he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison by Judge Vicki Stewart.
Social media abuse is ‘widespread’ as schools struggle to keep children safe, says eSafety Commissioner
The headteacher of a class of four students who were caught rating their classmates online believes a blanket ban on social media for young people will not work.
Nick Bruining: Increase in calls about elder abuse shows need for control and central register for powers of attorney
The chief executive of Western Australia's largest organisation fighting elder abuse has called for a national register of health care powers of attorney. Advocare WA chief executive Louise Johnstone Forster said the state had fallen behind in tackling the growing problem of elder abuse.
Former teacher arrested again for depicting child abuse
Gregory Coupland asked if he could hug his family members before being sent to prison for a second time on charges related to explicit child abuse. The former teacher lived in the community after being jailed for similar offenses in 2012 and was a registered sex offender when police visited his home on October 9, … Read more
Teacher charged with sexual abuse of underage student – further charges threatened
A teacher who is facing charges of sexually abusing a teenage student has been charged with several other offenses. Tayla Brailey, 30, was arrested at a Sydney school on August 7 after reports emerged that a 17-year-old boy had been sexually touched by a teacher.
Allegations of abuse cost budget an additional $571 million
Tasmania's budget deficit is expected to quadruple in 2023/24, largely due to a planned $571 million increase in payments to victims of child sexual abuse.
Official admits mistakes in child abuse case by lawyer
A police officer tasked with investigating Manny Waks' allegations of past child abuse never visited the Jewish center where the alleged crimes took place. Detective Senior Constable Michael Simonsen made this admission on Thursday during the preliminary investigation against Zev “Velvel” Serebryanski in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.