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Call for better support measures for child victim-survivors of sexual abuse facing Victorian court

A national children's advocate says the Victorian government should follow NSW's lead and expand court supports for child victims of sexual abuse, so they know their courage will "be honoured by the system".

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This new Michael Jackson biopic will glorify a man who abused children

The director of controversial documentary Leaving Neverland, which featured two of the singer’s young victims, says the latest film about the star sends out an unacceptable message

The Guardian - UK

State school abuse victims included in Vic apology

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will meet with survivors of historic child sexual abuse at public schools, ahead of making a formal apology to parliament.

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Push to have disgraced former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked to be heard by Anglican Church panel

A push from survivors to have former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked for his handling of paedophiles in his diocese reaches a critical juncture, with a hearing by the church's independent investigation panel scheduled this week.

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When celebrity blinds justice

What's infuriating and concerning after R. Kelly's dropped charges and "innocent" wishes for Danny Masterson

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Armie Hammer admits he 'used people' in first interview about sexual abuse allegations

Two years after Armie Hammer was accused of raping a woman and allegedly coercing others to engage in aggressive sexual activities, the actor is discussing the allegations against him for the first time.

Los Angeles Times

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews set to formally apologise to child sexual abuse survivors in parliament

The apology will include all forms of abuse in institutional settings, with the premier also expected to meet with survivors who attended Beaumaris Primary School, where a number of students were abused by teachers in the 1970s.

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Victorian government to apologise to victims of sexual abuse at state schools later this year

Daniel Andrews will meet with campaigner Glen Fearnett on Monday ahead of a formal apology

The Guardian - AU

Feds’ child porn sweep on Telegram app leads to arrest of Chicago man, more than a dozen others

The work of Homeland Security Investigations in Arizona, dubbed Operation Swipe Left, led to Norris “Nick” Stauffer. It also resulted in criminal charges against more than a dozen people elsewhere — including at least two with political ties — amid allegations of livestreamed abuse, kidnapping…

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Demonstrators in DR Congo demand pope meet sexual abuse victims

Around two dozen activists and sexual abuse victims demonstrated in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital on Thursday across the road from a cathedral where Pope Francis was meeting clergy.

Reuters

‘Enough is enough’: George Pell’s funeral marks ‘historic’ and difficult day for survivors

As mourners paid their respects to Cardinal George Pell, survivors and protesters made their voices heard in a show of solidarity.

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‘Go To Hell’: Protestors Gathered Outside George Pell’s Funeral As Freaks Mourned The Bastard

Survivors of child sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+ groups and supporters marched outside of St Mary's Cathedral.

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A ‘Lionheart’ to some, a villain to others – George Pell’s funeral proves as divisive as his life

Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher’s homily did not once mention the victims of child sexual abuse, or Pell’s responses to it

The Guardian - AU

UK’s first LGBT+ rape and sexual abuse helpline launched

The services come ahead of Sexual Violence Awareness Week

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Hundreds farewell Cardinal George Pell at Sydney funeral as police break up clash with protesters

Hundreds of mourners packed into Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral for the funeral of Cardinal George Pell, while LGBT groups, as well as survivors of child sexual abuse, protested outside.

The Independent UK

Ex-ABC journalist charged in child sexual exploitation case

Federal authorities say a well-known former investigative journalist for ABC News has been arrested on a charge of “transporting” images depicting the sexual abuse of children

Reuters

Australian Cardinal George Pell's funeral sparks protests as mourners gather

Mourners and protesters faced off in Sydney on Thursday at the funeral service for Australian Cardinal George Pell, a former top Vatican official who was acquitted in 2020 of sexual abuse accusations.

Liverpool Echo

Woman knocked unconscious 'every day' by her partner shares story

After escaping three years of sexual abuse and violence, Eve has warned children and young people by sharing her story

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Warden at troubled California women’s prison faced sexual harassment, misconduct lawsuits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Investigations at California’s largest prison for women into sexual abuse and assault claims are continuing, and the acting warden who oversaw a probe that identified at least 22 potential victims has been moved out of the prison.

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George Pell's body lying in state at St Mary's Cathedral as dispute over protest is resolved

Ribbons remembering the victims and families of child sexual abuse are tied to a Sydney cathedral where Cardinal Pell's body will lie in state today.

AAP

Premier urges respect ahead of Cardinal Pell's funeral

The NSW premier is calling for respect as police try to block a planned protest outside St Mary's Cathedral during Cardinal George Pell's funeral.

Wales Online

Emily Atack breaks down on ITV's This Morning as she worries her sexual harassment TV documentary could 'ruin lives'

In her honest BBC Two documentary, TV star Emily Atack discusses the online sexual abuse she has suffered and became emotional talking about it on ITV1 morning show This Morning

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Ribbons for sex abuse survivors make statement at Perth church ahead of Cardinal Pell funeral

Survivors of child sexual abuse and supporters hung ribbons on the fence of a Perth church to show solidarity ahead of Cardinal George Pell's funeral.

The Guardian - US

Marilyn Manson faces more sex abuse allegations

Lawsuit filed in New York accuses musician of ‘childhood and adult sexual abuse’, among other allegations, in mid-1990s

Daily Record

Scots mum 'force-fed vomit' during horrific abuse at Fornethy House

Lynne Sheerin was one of hundreds, if not thousands, of girls who endured mental, physical, and sexual abuse at Fornethy House in Kilry, Angus.

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