sexual abuse

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A government spokesperson said all police forces were expected to "rigorously investigate" any claims of child sexual abuse "to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

All seven board members joined as co-sponsors of the Tuesday resolution, which calls for added support for victims of sexual abuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Australia's prime minister has apologised for calling a former Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor "difficult", saying it was only in reference to the hardships she has faced.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

TikTok said child sexual abuse material is categorically prohibited on its platform and that the company has robust systems in place to thwart attempts to exploit or harm young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

It didn't appear that emotional trauma or abuse was bedizened as sexual abuse in a display to get others to empathize with her tattered past.

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)