Foster System Under Fire After Toddlers Murder
#FosterCareCrisis #ChildProtectionA 17-year-old in San José is charged with murder and sexual assault in the death of his two-year-old foster brother, Jaxon Juarez. Prosecutors seek to try him as an adult. This is the third such tragedy in Santa Clara County's foster system. read more
Greece Bans Social Media for Under-15s From 2027
#SocialMediaBan #ChildProtectionGreece will ban social media for children under 15 starting January 2027, aiming to reduce anxiety and sleep issues. Following Australia's lead, other European nations are considering similar restrictions to protect youth online. read more
Chris Hansen Investigates Roblox Child Safety
#RobloxSafety #ChildProtectionFormer "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen is releasing a documentary investigating child safety on Roblox. The platform faces multiple lawsuits alleging its chat functions expose minors to exploitation, despite implementing stricter age verification measures. read more
Erotic Novel Ruled Child Abuse in Landmark Case
#CourtRuling #ChildProtectionAn Australian court found author Lauren Mastrosa guilty of producing child abuse material in her erotic novel. The judge ruled the book sexually objectifies children by depicting an adult male with a character portrayed as a child. read more
DOJ Cuts Cripple Child Exploitation Fight, Say Officials
#ChildProtection #JusticeCutsThe US Justice Department under Trump has cut funding and training for combating child sex trafficking, including canceling a key conference. Prosecutors say this hinders investigations and prosecutions, leaving vulnerable children at greater risk. read more
Lawsuit alleges Michigan child protection workers failed to save toddler
#ChildProtection #NegligenceMichigan child protection workers are being sued for their negligence in failing to prevent the death of a three-year-old boy who was found dead in a freezer in 2022. The lawsuit accuses state officials of ignoring severe abuse despite multiple reports dating back to 2018. read more
Utah Law Protects Child Influencers Amid Controversial Abuse Case
#ChildProtection #InfluencerRegulationUtah introduces law safeguarding child influencers after Ruby Franke abuse case. Legislation allows adults to remove minors' digital content, mandates saving money for children in online videos. Concerns around informed consent for filming minors on social media highlighted. read more
France Implements School Mailboxes to Combat Child Abuse Crisis
#ChildProtection #SexualAbuseSpecial mailboxes have been established in French schools to encourage victims of sexual violence to come forward. Over 360 mailboxes have been deployed countrywide, with children dropping letters detailing abuse. The initiative, supported by Les Papillons, aims to protect children and fight against taboos. read more
Addressing Online Child Sexual Abuse: Crucial Action Needed Now
#OnlineSafety #ChildProtectionMinisters must not overlook the internet's role in spreading sexual abuse and exploitation. Suggestions for tighter internet regulations to safeguard children online have been made, emphasizing the need for online safety in addition to real-world protection. read more
#NewYork #ChildProtection
New York introduces laws to protect children from addictive social media content and safeguard their privacy. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James led the initiative. read more
#Louisiana #ChildProtection
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration for convicted child sex offenders, expanding a bill to include physical castration for severe cases like rape and molestation. The measure, which allows for both chemical and surgical forms, aims to deter such offenses. read more