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20-year-old Harrison man charged with child abuse offences

A 20-year-old Harrison man has been charged with child abuse offences following a police operation on Wednesday, 17 November.  

Over 200,000 French clergy abuse victims

An investigation into sexual abuse in the French Catholic Church has found that an estimated 216,000 children were victims of abuse by clergy since 1950, says Jean-Marc Sauve, head of the commission that compiled the report.

Lockdown poses ‘alarming increased risk’ of child abuse

Today, 10 September, marks Australia’s longest-running campaign for preventing child sexual abuse - Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day.

Hillsong founder facing criminal charge

Hillsong founder and pastor Brian Houston has been charged with concealing alleged child sex offences in the 1970s.

US Scouts reach $1.1b abuse settlement

The Boy Scouts of America has reached an $A1.1 billion settlement with groups representing tens of thousands of men with sexual abuse claims.

Greenway man charged with possessing child abuse material

A 52-year-old Greenway man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a police operation yesterday, Thursday 1 July.

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