CHILD ABUSE

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Mar 27 2025CRIME

A Music Director's Dark Legacy: The Salvation Army's Failure to Protect

The Salvation Army is facing serious accusations. A former music director, Joel Collier, is accused of sexually abusing a young girl for years. This happened despite the organization knowing about his past misconduct. The victim, Riley Neville, is now speaking out. She wants the Salvation Army to be

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Feb 22 2025CRIME

Unmasking Evil: The Shocking Truth Behind a French Doctor's Crimes

In the quiet town of Vannes, France, a disturbing trial is about to begin. A former surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, is accused of sexually abusing 299 people, most of whom were young patients. The trial will last for four months and will involve hundreds of victims. Le Scouarnec, now 74, has admitted t

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Babies with Broken Bones: How Hospitals Are Changing Their Game

In 2021, a big change happened at a major children's hospital. They introduced a new set of rules to handle babies with broken bones. The goal? To make sure every baby gets the right care, every time. This wasn't just about following rules; it was about keeping kids safe. The hospital wanted to see

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Feb 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Strange Case of Natalia Grace: A Family's Unraveling

A new drama series, "Good American Family, " has sparked renewed interest in the puzzling story of Natalia Grace. The show, starring Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass, and Imogen Faith Reid, delves into the life of a couple who adopt a child with dwarfism, only to suspect she is an adult in disguise. This

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Understanding Brain Swelling in Kids: What You Need to Know

When children experience brain swelling, it's a serious situation. Doctors must determine the cause and type of swelling. One type, called Cytotoxic Edema (CE), was once thought to be a clear sign of abuse. However, recent findings reveal that CE can occur in kids with severe brain injuries, regardl

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

When Kids Face Trauma: How It Shapes Elder Abuse Issues

Elder abuse victimization is a stark reality. But why does it happen to some people more than others? Well, it turns out that the roots might go all the way back to childhood. When we're young, certain negative experiences can alter our life paths. These are known as adverse childhood experiences (A

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Jan 21 2025CRIME

How Online Help Keeps Child Abusers Away from Reoffending

Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Kids and Physical Abuse: What Doctors Should Know

Did you know that one in four kids in the US faces some form of abuse or neglect? And out of those, about 18% experience physical abuse. Doctors are often the ones who can tell if a kid's injury is from an accident or abuse. So, a recent study decided to look into the factors that might make a kid m

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Understanding Child Maltreatment Through Hospital Data in Germany

Germany faces a significant issue with child maltreatment. Hospital data plays a vital role in tackling this problem by helping to identify and support at-risk children and teens. However, there's a lack of systematic evaluation and classification of these hospital records. This piece aims to provid

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Why Does Britain Hate Elon Musk But Still Listen?

Elon Musk isn't a fan favorite in Britain. Polls show he's unpopular, and his social media following has dipped since he took control last October. Yet, when he recently focused on a old child abuse scandal, everyone in Britain paid attention. Why? Well, Musk is super rich and has a friend in the U.

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