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One in four UK teenagers in care have attempted to end their lives, study says
Research also shows teenagers in care are four times more likely to try to end their lives than peers with no care history
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/14/one-in-four-uk-teenagers-in-care-have-attempted-to-end-their-lives-study-says
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Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years
CPS says new law marked âsignificant shift in recognising serious natureâ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/23/strangulation-prosecutions-england-wales-increase-sixfold-three-years
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Northumberland Royal Mail postwoman took life after office sexual assault - BBC News
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Northumberland Royal Mail postwoman took life after office sexual assault
A coroner says bosses failed to take action after Carly Wealleans complained of being assaulted.
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Nearly half of sexually active young people in UK have experienced strangulation, study shows
Survey reveals crisis of distress, consent issues and physical harm caused by strangulation during sex
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/18/sexually-active-young-people-uk-choking-strangulation-sex
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Children in care who lash out may no longer face automatic arrest under UK review
Plan aims to restrict âover-policingâ of looked-after young people and ensure challenging behaviour is met with support rather than criminalisation
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/17/children-in-care-who-lash-out-may-no-longer-face-automatic-arrest-under-uk-review
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Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has âlost faithâ in Ofcom
Ian Russell says watchdog lacks âurgencyâ and is not willing to use its powers âto the extent requiredâ
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/15/molly-russell-family-social-media-ofcom#:~:text=Ian%20Russell%2C%20whose%2014%20year,%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20told%20the%20Guardian
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âAndrew Tate is deadâ: inside the minds of 16-year-olds | The Observer
https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/andrew-tate-is-over-the-surprising-result-of-quizzing-teens-about-the-gen-z-crisis
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âAndrew Tate is deadâ: inside the minds of 16-year-olds | The Observer
https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/andrew-tate-is-over-the-surprising-result-of-quizzing-teens-about-the-gen-z-crisis
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Abuse during childhood in England and Wales - Office for National Statistics
Estimates on prevalence and type of abuse experienced during childhood, from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/bulletins/abuseduringchildhoodinenglandandwales/march2024
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Bullying and racism at Oxford Brookes' rowing club confirmed by report
Sexual harassment, racism and bullying at Oxford Brookes' rowing club is confirmed by independent investigation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c201gk44102o
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In this article, published by the Asian Express Newspaper, I argue for a more informed and balanced debate on Pakistani-majority grooming gangs, and a much greater focus on child abuse and neglect as a whole:
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Asian Express Newspaper - EXCLUSIVE: Asian Grooming Gangs: âIt is as if much of society is blind when it comes to white child sex offendersâ
Out of all 115,489 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) offences, only 4,228 (3.7%) of these cases involved âgroup-based contact offencesâ and only some of these would have involved Pakistani-he...
http://bit.ly/47CioXG
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Campaigners urge CPS to reconsider charges against partner of woman who died by suicide
Inquest into death of Georgia Barter, 32, recorded verdict of unlawful killing, but there was âinsufficient evidence to pursue caseâ
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/19/campaigners-urge-cps-to-reconsider-charges-against-partner-of-woman-who-died-by-suicide
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Sexual assaults and harassment reports on trains risen by more than a third
A BBC investigation finds reports of sexual offences on trains rise by more than a third.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39r2zp1dw7o
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'Why fabricated or induced illness needs to be dropped as a child protection category' - Community Care
The evidence base for fabricated or induced illness is weak and its consequences for families are catastrophic, argue Andy Bilson and Taliah Drayak
https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/10/13/why-fabricated-or-induced-illness-needs-to-be-dropped-as-a-child-protection-category/
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She Became the First Woman to Complete This 3,600-Mile Thru-Hikeâand Brought Thousands Along for the Journey
This September, Jessica "Stitches" Guo finished thru-hiking the Continental Divide and Great Divide Trails in one five-month push, a deep-backcountry journey that saw her spend weeks without seeing a ...
https://www.backpacker.com/stories/thru-hikes/thru-hikers/jessica-stitches-guo-spent-five-months-on-one-of-americas-wildest-longest-thru-hikes/
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Third of women report facing sexual harassment at university in England, survey finds
Higher education regulatorâs findings from survey of 50,000 final-year students described as ânational scandalâ
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/sep/25/third-of-women-endure-sexual-harassment-university-england-survey-finds
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âMaggots raining downâ: survey lays bare dire state of courts in England and Wales
Asbestos and faeces flooding cells also among problems contributing to huge backlog in cases, Law Society finds
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep/25/maggots-asbestos-excrement-mould-law-society-survey-dire-state-of-courts-england-wales
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Probation Service failing to assess thousands who pose risk to women, watchdog says
Exclusive: Chief inspector of probation says it is inevitable there will be more murders and rapes without an improvement
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/18/offenders-england-wales-serious-risk-to-women-girls
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UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are not being struck off, research finds
Analysis reveals 24% of guilty doctors handed suspensions but are allowed to keep working in medicine
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/18/uk-doctors-guilty-of-sexual-misconduct-are-not-being-struck-off-research-finds
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Chatbot site depicting child sexual abuse images raises fears over misuse of AI
Child safety watchdog calls for child protection guidelines to be built into AI models from the outset
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/21/chatbot-site-depicting-child-sexual-abuse-images-raises-fears-over-misuse-of-ai
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Brutal killings of young women leave Argentina in shock and anger - BBC News
Thousands march demanding justice for three victims whose murders were livestreamed on social media.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20zl9pydezo.amp
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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/sep/23/majority-of-girls-and-young-women-in-uk-alter-behaviour-to-feel-safe-study-finds
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Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
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Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention
Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
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Probation Service failing to assess thousands who pose risk to women, watchdog says
Exclusive: Chief inspector of probation says it is inevitable there will be more murders and rapes without an improvement
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/18/offenders-england-wales-serious-risk-to-women-girls
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Baroness Hale on her stupendous, eye-opening life in the law: âPeople are capable of treating tiny children very, very badlyâ
She was the first female president of the supreme court, causing a ruckus when she ruled against Boris Johnsonâs suspension of parliament. Now she has written an insiderâs take on the UKâs underfunded...
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep/18/lady-brenda-hale-supreme-court
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Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising
Undercover female officers deployed in pilot scheme to tackle catcalling, resulting in 18 arrests
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/13/surrey-police-pose-as-joggers-to-catch-men-harassing-women-running-exercising
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The state of America: Cyndi Lauper changes the lyrics to Girls Just Want to Have Fun to Girls Just Want Fundamental Rights.....
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Are grooming gangs the far rightâs golden goose?
The far right cynically uses child sexual exploitation to push an anti-migrant and islamophobia agenda
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-trafficking-and-slavery/are-grooming-gangs-the-far-rights-golden-goose/
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UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into âpimping websitesâ
Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised online
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/30/uk-anti-slavery-commissioner-launches-investigation-into-pimping-websites
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BBC Audio | File on 4 | Domestic Abuse: Beyond the Checklist
Leila Nathoo investigates the risk assessment system for domestic abuse.
https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/m002hqb7
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Grooming gangs and sexual abuse statistics | Letter
Letter: Dr Bernard Gallagher looks at the wider picture on perpetrators of abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/14/grooming-gangs-and-sexual-abuse-statistics
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UK study shows 8% of children aged eight to 14 have viewed online pornography
Ofcom says research shows need for stricter age checks being introduced in July, which most major sites have signed up to
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/26/uk-ofcom-study-children-viewing-online-pornography-age-checks
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Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds
Analysis suggests long-term damage to wellbeing can be worse than for children experiencing physical abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/05/verbally-abused-children-more-likely-to-have-poor-mental-health-as-adults-study-finds
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âThere is no safe way to do itâ: the rapid rise and horrifying risks of choking during sex
Now thought to be the second most common cause of stroke in women under 40, it can also lead to difficulty swallowing, incontinence, seizures, memory problems, depression, anxiety and miscarriage. How...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jul/07/no-safe-way-risks-of-choking-during-sex
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âI was too goodâ: Sharon Stone on stardom, family secrets, sexual abuse â and her comeback after a stroke
She became world famous with Basic Instinct and Casino. Then she had a near fatal brain bleed. The actor and artist discusses strength, survival, being upskirted on set, her violent run-ins with Harve...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/11/sharon-stone-interview-stardom-family-secrets-sexual-abuse-comeback-after-stroke
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Concerns over âgapsâ in police support for stalking victims in England and Wales
Campaigners say system remains âpostcode lotteryâ after NPCC report finds varying levels of provision across forces
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/08/police-support-stalking-victims-england-wales-npcc-report
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Labour urged to revive Sure Start label to win back Reform voters
Commission says new Best Start project should be called Sure Start to rebuild trust in austerity damaged areas
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/01/labour-urged-to-revive-sure-start-label-to-win-back-reform-voters
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Promoting staff retention in social work: Identifying the âpushâ and the âpullâ factors from the perspective of newly qualified social workers url:
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Promoting staff retention in social work: Identifying the âpushâ and the âpullâ factors from the perspective of newly qualified social workers
The recruitment and retention of social workers has been a long-term problem for the profession globally. Empirical and conceptual literature has explored
https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/doi/10.1093/bjsw/bcaf152/8211220
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Kenya's child sex trade: BBC Africa Eye's secret filming exposes the 'madams' of Maai Mahiu
An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15l9zl508eo
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MasterChef contestant edited out after asking for new series not to be broadcast
Exclusive: Sarah Shafi said series featuring Gregg Wallace and John Torode sends wrong message about treatment of women
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/31/masterchef-contestant-edited-out-after-asking-for-new-series-not-to-be-broadcast
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Court backlogs mean rape victims are giving up on justice
Professor Cheryl Thomas (UCL Faculty of Laws) questions the widespread statistic that conviction of rape is just 6% in the UK. In fact, a recent study that looked at 5,623,800 criminal charges found t...
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/headlines/2025/jul/court-backlogs-mean-rape-victims-are-giving-justice
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'Asian grooming gangs' (AGGs) represent a serious child protection problem. But in this article I argue that the official response to this problem constitutes a gross misunderstanding of AGGs, child sexual exploitation and child protection:
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(PDF) Focus on ethnicity of 'grooming gangs' could do children more harm than good
PDF | 'Asian grooming gangs' constitute an extremely serious child protection problem in England. However, the official, media and other commentariat... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
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Distressing but vital interview (6.5 mins in) with the parents of 9 mth old Genevieve Meehan who died after gross maltreatment on 9/5/22 at Tiny Toes nursery, Stockport. Her parents are campaigning for more safety measures in nurseries:
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BBC Radio 5 Live - Naga Munchetty, 16/07/2025
Naga Munchetty features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ftct
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đ„ Porn Studies turns 10! đ„ A decade of critical conversations with Vol. 11, No. 4âour bumper 10th-anniversary issue is finally out! Packed with articles, interviews, and roundtables, this edition reflects on ten years of Porn Studies!
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Volume 11, Issue 4 of Porn Studies
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#IWD2025
is an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements, but it's also a good occasion to call for gender equality. The
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