First global study uncovers ‘staggering scale’ of abuse and exploitation of children on the internet
Children widely exposed to pornography, grooming, extortion and solicitation through online platforms such as social media, ...
CNN7d
Children are sexually abused online regularly, and the problem is only growing. Here’s what experts suggest
Researchers then analyzed the number of children younger than 18 years old who were exposed to any of the subtypes of sexual abuse: online solicitation; online sexual exploitation; sexual ...
BBC20d
The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?
However, statistics on the ethnicity of abusers ... saying it amounts to "legalising a form of child abuse", and points out some perpetrators might deliberately seek out jobs where they can ...
The Lancet7d
Prevalence estimates and nature of online child sexual exploitation and abuse: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Heterogeneity in prevalence estimates identified across studies and regions indicates that more research is required to draw stronger conclusions about the scale of OCSEA. However, the findings of ...
WDRB13d
Data shows Kentucky nearly doubled rate of child abuse compared to national average
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- New numbers are showing the scope of child abuse in Kentucky. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2023 Child Maltreatment report.
The Associated Press on MSN7d
New Federal Data Shows Maine’s Child Welfare Agency Is Moving Against National Trends
A federal report shows Maine is finding more child abuse and neglect than most other states, but not necessarily keeping children any safer ...
U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs
Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual ...