Prayers
Prayer to end child abuse What has happened to the world Lord Jesus that so many abuse the children? Many look away and hide the crimes, they do not cry out for justice. You said the children are the most important in the Kingdom, To accept a child, you said, is to accept you.
Bring the children to me you told the disciples that they be blessed and protected.
You said let the abusers be brought to account and do penance as if a mill stone were tied around their necks and they be thrown into the deep sea, you said Lord in Matthew (Ch.18: 6-7)
Lord, inspire us and strengthen our faith by your words and actions, that goodness, love of neighbor and action for justice will over come evil. Inspire us to save and heal the children through justice, peace so they can live a new happier life. Amen by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for abused children
Lord we have seen and heard the children cry and pour out their
suffering and their pain,
They cry to you to rescue them from the abusers and the shame,
That is unjustly heaped upon them as if they were to blame,
while the abusers walk free and unsullied is their name.
Lord bring the abusers to justice and give the children closure, peace and freedom,
May they know they are the most important in your friendship and your kingdom.
To receive a child you said is to welcome and be one with you ,
Inspire us Lord to fight for their dignity and their rights
and give healing and a life that is wonderful and new.
Amen.
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
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The Empty Honour Board: a school memoir by Martin Flanagan Reviewed by Lyn McCredden The Conversation
An Unsuspecting Child: Coming to Grips with Childhood Abuse by Marylee Martin Author interview by Mackenzie Littledale Psychology Today/Bishop Accountability
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Health care providers' responses to sexually abused children and adolescents: a systematic review by Mona Rahnavardi, Shadab Shahali, Ali Montazeri, and Fazlollah Ahma BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Apr 4;22(1):441.
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Prevention of sexual abuse: improved information is crucial by Hans Zollner, SJ, Katharina A Fuchs, and Jörg M Fegert Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2014; 8: 5.
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Special Olympics Maine founder accused of sexually assaulting child for years by Christopher Burns Bangor Daily News
Former Long Island Catholic school volleyball coach accused of raping 15-year-old player by John Dias CBS News
Retired B.C. teacher with ties to Mount Cashel named in 3 sexual abuse lawsuits by Karin Larsen CBC
Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down ‘lookback window’ for child sex abuse victims by Nate Tinner-Williams Black Catholic Messenger
Federal Judge Calls for State Supreme Court to Review Maryland Child Victims Act Constitutionality by Irvin Jackson About Lawsuits
Geoff Drew case brings new reforms, same old roadblocks in Ohio legislature by Dan Monk and Paula Christian WCPO ABC 9
Missouri boarding school closes as state agency examines how it responded to abuse claims by Joe Salter Religion News Service
Rubio Calls for DOJ to Investigate Planned Parenthood’s Handling of Aborted Baby Tissue by Mary Margaret Olohan The Daily Signal
Children are raping children because of uncontrolled Internet by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Man jailed for 'despicable' child sexual assault by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Dozens allege child sexual abuse in Maryland treatment program under newly filed lawsuits by Lea Skere The Associated Press
Former Oswego East High School teacher accused of grooming, sexual assault by former student by Michelle Gallardo ABC News
Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls was an illegal twice deported: report by Michael Gryboski The Christian Post
Boarding School Teacher Charged With Assault by Wayne County Journal Banner
Maryland State Boychoir Director, Frank T. Cimino Jr., Resigns Amid Allegations of Past Child Sex Abuse by Laurence P. Banville Abuse Guardian Legal News
Former Central DeWitt teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation by Nora Reichardt WQAD 8
Abuse at another MO Christian boarding school by David Clohes DavidClohessy.com
Former Saddleback Youth Volunteer Charged with Molesting a Fourth Teenage Boy by Liz Lykins The Royce Report
Just terrified.’ Another MO boarding school under fire after boys run, allege abuse by Judy L Thomas Kansas City Star
US founder of Haiti orphanage who is accused of sexual abuse will remain behind bars for now by Colleen Slevin The Associated Press
Fifty years of Preda Healing Therapy for abused children by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Hungary’s president resigns after pardoning man convicted in child sexual abuse case by The Associated Press/PBS News Hour
Ecclesiastical Insurance will not take part in redress scheme for victims of church-related abuse by Francis Martin Church Times
Exclusive: Child sex abuse survivor gets his predator jailed 40 years after he committed multiple sex acts against him in London and Buckinghamshire by David Hencke Westminister Confidential
South West sexual predator teacher abused schoolchildren by Daniel Clark BristolLive
Clergy members could become mandatory reporters of child abuse by Mary Murphy Washington State Journal
Man jailed for 13-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to raping child by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Former Minnesota Pastor Charged with Sex Crimes Concerning 14-Year-Old by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Sam Korankye Ankrah: Allegation against me are false, calculated to tarnish my reputation by Winifred Lartey Asaase Radio 99.5
Survivors criticise ‘abhorrent’ failure to act on child sexual abuse inquiry by Haroon Siddique The Guardian
Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad about antisemitism to feature MLK speechwriter Clarence Jones by Jacob Gurvis Jewish Telegraphic Agency
‘They were withdrawn and secretive' mum of two children groomed on Snapchat warns other parents by Fiona Audley The Irish Post
“Independent” Investigations Into Sexual Abuse Are Big Business. Can Survivors Really Trust Them? by Madison Pauly Mother Jones
Dozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trump by Benjamin Hardy Arkansas Times
Erie Catholic Diocese lists late Prep headmaster as ‘under investigation’ for abuse claims by Ed Palattella Erie Times-News
Guest column: Child sex abuse survivors hang hopes on Louisiana Supreme Court by Mac McCall Nola.
IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Steven McNally: Former Nottinghamshire scout leader jailed for abusing boys in 1970s by West Bridgford Wire
Former Oldham County choir teacher sentenced for rape of underage student by Dustin Vogt Wave3
Sask. Christian school coach who sexually exploited, assaulted teen taken into custody ahead of sentencing by Kendall Latimer and Jessie Anton CBC
Stein’s lawyers side with General Assembly in SAFE Child Act dispute by The Carolina Journal
‘Bravery’ of victims commended as childminder’s husband jailed for abusing children by Fiona Audley The Irish Post
Report: IHOPKC Hired Man Who Admitted ‘Inappropriate Touch’ of 16-Year-Old; Fails to ‘Prioritize the Wounded’ by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
‘I’ll never be the same whole girl I was,’ ex-student tells former Ottawa teacher’s sex-crimes trial by Gary Dimmock Ottawa Citizen
New online technologies putting Kiwi kids at risk of sexual abuse by CathNews New Zealand
In new lawsuit filed under Child Victims Act, 25 people allege sex abuse at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Maryland by Cassidy Jensen and Jonathan M. Pitts The Baltimore Sun
25 Investigates finds state laws enable secrecy over sexual abuse in Mass. public schools by Kerry Cavanaugh and Marina Villeneuve Boston 25 News
Too much Twitter in Tyler, too little transparency in Rome by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
'Dangerous predator' jailed for 15 years for dozens of sexual offences against children by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Former church youth leader gets 12 years in DOC for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of two minors by Robert Gough Muddy River News
French commission wants to remove statute of limitations for sexual violence against children by Manistee News Advocate
Shrouded in Silence: Abused Once is One Too Many Times by Adam Horowitz Law
Young people allege abuse at center run by Arkansas man pardoned by Trump by The Associated Press/The Guardian
Communion and Liberation: Former US leader accused of abusing minors by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Maine court hears arguments on removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits by Davis Sharp The Associated Press
Man who abused 40 young boys after posing as a teenage girl on Snapchat has been jailed by Fiona Audley The Irish Post
Don’t Compare Your Abuse to Others. Abuse is Abuse. by Adam Horowitz Law
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Ottawa woman, 97, charged with historical sexual assaults at residential, day schools by Brett Forester CBC
'Unrepentent sex offender' jailed for grooming and sexually assaulting 11-year-old boy he met online by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Fishers Christian Academy teacher preliminarily charged with sex crimes against children by James Howell Jr. WRTV-TV ABC-6
Co. Down man jailed for litany of 'sickening' sexual offences against children by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Pedophiles on dark web turning to AI program to generate sexual abuse content by Michael Lee Fox News
The Boy Scouts’ Sexual Abuse Scandal No Longer Lives in the Shadows by Savannah Walsh Vanity Fair
Medical centers in spotlight as another US doctor accused of sexual abuse by Victoria Bekiempis The Guardian
The shocking Netflix Boy Scouts documentary everyone will be talking about by Andy Meek BGR Media GR
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Child sexual abuse survivors hope WA parliamentary inquiry will help them get justice by Nicolas Perpitch Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Former central Pa. lawyer, church bishop, scout leader charged with sexually abusing 12-year-old by Madison Montag PennLive
Man extradited to Germany over child sex offences by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Christian school volunteer arrested on sexual abuse charges by Laura Erlanson Baptist Press
Sex abuse survivors rage as inquiry judge pockets £2m while victims awarded £10k by Marcello Mega The Daily Record
Most California churches likely not complying with new abuse law, could be ‘a sitting duck’ by David Roach Baptist Press
42 names added to list of Baltimore Archdiocese employees accused of sex abuse by Christian Olaniran CBS News
The abuse of AI and child abuse images by Father Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
British Mormons lobby for stricter safeguards against abuse — and succeed by Jana Reiss Religion News Service
Why Australia’s royal commission on sex abuse recommended professional supervision by Jamie Calder SJ La Croix International
One New Zealand tackles online child sexual exploitation and abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Ex-Mount Saint Joseph High School wrestling coach to stand trial in sex abuse case by Dylan Segelbaum The Baltimore Banner
Abuse survivor shares her story after Catholic priests with Richmond ties were named in abuse investigation by Rolynn Wilson WRIC ABC 8
Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits by David Sharp The Associated Press
Michigan lawmakers renew effort to give sex abuse victims more time to sue by Joey Cappelletti The Associated Press
Exactly 30 Years Before Illinois Ag’s Devastating Sexual Abuse Report, A Plan for Prevention Was Implemented, Then Scrapped by David Clohessy Religion Dispatches
Partisan stalemate keeps child sexual assault lawsuit window from advancing in Pennsylvania by The Associated Press
Chi Alpha ‘Mentor’ Daniel Savala Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
NSW lawyers call for reform of ‘disgraceful’ tactic churches use to block abuse claims by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Unmasked: Catholic high school teacher returned to classroom after abuse claim by Jessica Calefati, Tim Prudente and Dylan Segelbaum The Baltimore Banner
VIDEO: Hiding Behind Tombstones: The new legal tactics blocking justice for survivors by Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC
Abuse survivor wishes he ‘never told anyone’ about his ordeal at St John Ambulance Ireland by Fiona Audley Irish Post
‘We got hit all the time’: Human Rights Tribunal hears of abuse at Catholic day school by Kate Partridge CBC
Why we’re seeing more sexual abuse survivors come forward by Jack Molmud WCSH NBC News Center Maine
New Law In Maryland Expected To Help Child Sex Abuse Victims by Kevin McManus WFMD-AM 930
Former St. John Vianney school nurse charged with sex crimes against underage student by Nassim Benchaabane St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Victim-Blaming is a Repetitive Defense Deployed by Perpetrators Accused of Abuse by Mike Reck Jeff Anderson and Associates
Ex-governor candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges by David Sh The Associated Press
Documents point to pastor’s alleged sex acts with children by David Royer and Jordan James WREG’
Opinion: Hillsong Copies Televangelists’ Defense Strategy by Trinity Foundation
Former IFB Missionary Convicted of Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old Who Got STD by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Rapist sentenced to 16 years for 'horrific' child abuse offences by Gerard Donaghy Irish Post
Rozzi urges Pa. Senate to pass standalone survivors’ amendment by Peter Hall Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Classical Conversations Tutor Arrested for Allegedly Molesting a Student by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Israeli principal in Australian court on sex convictions by The Associated Press
Kenyan bishops call for tighter religious regulations after ‘starvation cult’ deaths by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Pa. House passes fourth bill on child sex abuse lawsuit window by Zack Hoopes and Jan Murphy PennLive
If Cars Were Stolen as Often as Kids are Abused by Adam Horowitz Law
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Catholic school director among those nabbed in undercover child predator sting by David McAfee Raw Story
Oversight failures allow sexually abusive teachers to quietly move from school to school by E.D. Cauchi CBS News
Children amongst those killed in Russian pre-Easter attacks on Ukraine by Stefan J. Bos Vatican News
Native boarding school survivors share experiences and healing at MSU panel by Laina G. Stebbins Michigan Advance
Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse by Ana Paula Morales Catholic News Agency
Maryland Senate Passes Bill Enhancing Protections for Child Abuse Victims by Brianna Gaddy jdsupra
Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK by The Associated Press
Pa House Passes Two-Year Window for Childhood Sex Abuse Victims, Looks to Senate by Brendan Scanland Erie News Now
Castrating Pedophiles Convicted of Sex Offenses Against Children: New Treatment or Old Punishment? by W Winslade; T H Stone; M Smith-Bell; D M Webb SMU Law Review Volume: 51 Issue: 2 January-February 1998 Pages: 349-412
Drug-dealing gunman jailed for at least 42 years for murdering nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel by Maryam Zakir-Hussain The Independent
Israel Police arrest seven for gang rape of minor in Netanya hotel by The Jerusalem Post
Malka Leifer, Australian girls’ school principal who fled to Israel, convicted of abusing students by Philissa Shamer Jewish Telegraphic Agency
House casts emotional vote on child sexual abuse bill, Moore plans to sign into law by William J. Ford Maryland Matters
Pastor faces upcoming abuse trial by Scott Barkley Baptist Press
Former pastor arrested in second Alabama county on child sex abuse charges by The Alabama Baptist/Baptist Press
Part of former student’s case against Patterson and Southwestern dismissed by judge by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Kansas moves to help survivors pursue child sex abuse claims by John Hanna The Associated Press
Kentucky bans sex changes for kids, blocks schools from pushing trans ideology by Tyler Arnold Catholic New Agency/The Catholic Word Report
AG’s report on child sex abuse is overdue by Jean Hargadon Wehner Baltimore Sun
Former Student Leader at Canadian Christian College Charged with Sexual Assault by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Doing Theology and Theological Ethics in the Face of the Abuse Crisis by Hans Zollner and James Keenan La Civita Cattolica
KS Senate considers statute of limitation reform for sex abuse by Jonathan Shorman and Jenna Barackman Kansas City Star
Unprecedented investigation into rabbi sex abuse in France by Héloïse de Neuville La Croix International
Boy Scouts’ record $2.46 bln sex abuse settlement upheld by judge by Dietrich Knauth Reuters
Discussions continue on child sexual abuse legislation as it moves close to completion by William J Ford Maryland Matters
Rolling Stone accused of whitewashing child sex crime angle of ex-ABC News producer’s home raid by Brian Flood Fox News
Dunedin Study finds child sex abuse doubles adulthood problems by CathNews New Zealand
Maryland Senate passes law repealing statute of limitations on abuse lawsuits by John Lavenburg Crux
RI lawmaker renews fight to remove statute of limitations on clergy child sex abuse lawsuits by Katherine Gregg Providence Journal
Quiet Arrest of Cathedral Employee has SNAP Calling for Outreach By Zack Hiner SNAP
NOW is the Time Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Justice in New York by Adam Horowitz Law
Guest opinion: It’s time to pass the Alabama Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act by Lanier Isom AL.com
Holy Cross Teacher Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes Released from Jail by Kevin Deutsch Rio Grande Sun
Portland Diocese asks for Maine’s highest court to weigh in on childhood sexual abuse law by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
In Annapolis, bill takes shape to allow child sex abuse lawsuits against Catholic Church, schools by Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Must Pastors Report Abuse? Some States Aren’t Clear, But the Bible Is by Stephen Ko Christianity Today
Should clergy be mandated reporters? New York’s CARE Act says yes by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Bill to make clergy mandatory child abuse reporters advances by The Associated Press
ISIS women using 13-year-old boys as sex slaves to breed new fighters - opinion by Dr. Anne Speckhard The media Line/The Jerusalem Post
Utah Legislature hasn’t debated bills that would require clergy to report sex abuse. Here’s why. by Emily Anderson Stern Salt Lake Tribune
Push to require clergy to report abuse stalls in Mormon Utah by Sam Metz Religion News Service
Barricaded Siblings Turn to TikTok While Defying Court Order to Return to Father They Say Abused Them by Hannah Dreyfus Pro Publica
Group demonstrates on behalf of victims in Chickasha by Jessica Lane The Express-Star
Predators Don’t FALL for Their Victims or FALL From Grace, They Abuse by Adam Horowitz Law
On eve of trial, former pastor considers pleading guilty to sexually abuse of three boys by Julie Manganis The Salem News
Former DeForest church staffer enters guilty plea in sexual abuse case by Jonathan Stefonek DeForest Times Tribune
AB 452 would abolish statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors by Madison Creekbaum The Daily Californian
SLU chess coach, a local grandmaster, is accused of sexual assault and harassment by Nassim Benchaabane St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cushman: Stop Child Abuse by Making Clergy Mandatory Reporters by KC Ellen Cushman Daily Utah Chronicle
Kanakuk survivors testify to support Seitz abuse bill by Jason Wert Branson News
Mandate that WA clergy report child abuse, without exceptions by The Seattle Times
Rozzi wants justice for child sex abuse survivors more than Pa. House speakership by Jan Murphy Patriot-News PennLive
Leaked email reveals principal’s hope floods would distract from abuse publicity by Daisy Hudson Otago Daily Times
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Parents Sue Christian Preschool, Alleging Sex Abuse Cover-up by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Denver archdiocese defends firing teacher in same-sex relationship by John Lavenbu Crux
Synodal process in Prague: Why the police take an abuse victim and LGBTQ activist away by Annalena Mueller Catholic Media Center
Anglican Church reports synod member to police for tweeting ‘hate speech’ by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Former rugby coach and teacher at Terenure College pleads guilty to indecently assaulting boys by Jessica Magee The Irish Times
Marilyn Manson sued for sexual assault of a minor: Timeline of his troubled legal history by Hannah Yasharoff USA TODAY
Tip of the iceberg’: hundreds of victims allege sexual abuse at Victorian state schools by Benita Kolovos The Guardian
Canada to pay Indigenous abuse survivors more than $2bn by Agence France-Presse
New York Adult Survivors Act by Kelsey Woodford and Jolena Jeffrey The National Law Review
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Judge sentences man to 180 days in jail for sexually abusing child, allegedly possessing explicit images in Lake in the Hills by Sam Borcia Lake McHenry Scanner
Paedophile with 4,000 indecent images of children sent to jail after 'unduly lenient' sentence by Lorna Hughes SurreyLive
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Pedophilia at Kanakuk: Power, lies and evangelical values that cover up abuse by Mallory Challis Baptist News Global
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Special Report: Boy Scouts, Catholic dioceses find haven from sex abuse suits in bankruptcy by Kristina Cooke, Mike Spector Benjamin Lesser, Dan Levine and Disha Raychaudhuri Reuters
As deadline looms, California’s institutions face thousands of childhood sexual abuse claims by Laura J. Nelson Los Angeles Times
28 House Republicans vote against bill to protect child sex abuse victims by Daniel Villarreal AlterNet
Worcester woman sues ex-official, diocese over coerced sex allegations by John Lavenburg Crux
Frank Houston was a ‘serial paedophile’ and extent of his crimes may never be known, court hears by Australian Associated Press/The Guardian
2 plead to misdemeanors in Missouri boarding school case by The Associated Press
Kansas lawmaker plans to reintroduce bill removing childhood sexual abuse lawsuit limits by Rachel Mipro Kansas Reflector
Teacher charged with sexually abusing kids at Elgin child care center' by Susan Sarkauskas Daily Herald
Saskatchewan Church Blasts Saskatoon Church-Run School, Church Following $25M Sex Abuse Lawsuit by Berlin Flores Christianity Daily
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CA ‘Look-Back’ Window Closing for Adult Victims of Childhood Sex Abuse by Ashley Ludwig Patch
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Former Youth Leader at Elevation Church Charged with Sex Crimes Against Children by Julie Roys The Roys Report
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Why Does Rhode Island Keep Turning a Blind Eye to Child Sexual Abuse? by Ellen Liberman Rhode Island Monthly
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IL man sentenced to 120 years for ‘monstrous’ acts of child sexual assault by Alonzo Small WGV TV
Peruvian journo who investigated scandal-ridden lay group meets pope by Elise Ann Allen Crux
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Ministers of religion legally required to report abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Media Statement: Laws requiring ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse come into effect by Government of Western Australia
Advocates for childhood sexual abuse survivors push Ohio lawmakers for new bills by Karen Kasler Statehouse News Bureau
Fr. Small: Protection Commission implementing abuse prevention measures worldwide By Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News
Victims group calls Wisconsin statute of limitations archaic by Adriana Daniel WAOW
Child sex abuse in Britain is epidemic, UK inquiry says by Michael Holden Reuters
Inquiry publishes concluding Report by Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
IICSA concludes with a demand for mandatory reporting of child abuse by Hattie Williams Church Times
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Vatican prosecutors focus on role of ‘Cardinal’s Lady’ in financial trial by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Hartmann: Agape Didn't Fit a MAGA Soundbite, so Schmitt Didn't Stop Abuse by Ray Hartmann Riverfront Times
Former Chesterfield massage therapist pleads to assault of clients, faces lawsuit by Erin Heffernan St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Gannett is blocking ex-paperboys’ access to documents, attorney claims - by Will Astor Rochester Beacon
Sexual abuse and restorative justice by CathNews New Zealand
Former choirmaster of Altrincham church jailed for 12 years for decades of abuse against young boys by David Prior Altrincham Today
Biden signs bill eliminating civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims by Chloe Folmar The Hill
Surrey paedophile pretended to be woman to target children online and blackmailed his victims by Lorna Hughes Surrey Live
Surrey private school pupil will 'never forget' abuse from paedophile teacher by Christy O'Brien Surrey News
Perth Catholic school teacher jailed for sexual offences against teenage student by Joanna Menagh Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mexican faith leader jailed for sex abuse; flock stays loyal by Maria Teresa Hernandez The Associated Press
Mercy Corps: Support for Tania Humphrey by InfoAccount
More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit by James Pollard The Associated Press
Former Forest Lake teacher sentenced for sexual assaulting 2 students by Tommy Wiita Bring Me the News
Former York Catholic teacher accused of sexual misconduct by Ontario College of Teachers by Kristin Rushowy Toronto Star
Bankruptcy judge approves $2.46 billion reorganization plan for Boy Scouts of America by Muri Assunção New York Daily News
Lawsuit claims Mercy Corps mishandled sex abuse investigation by Courtney Vaughn Portland Tribune
Records Describe Investigation Of Youth Ministry Volunteer Charged With Child Sex Abuse by Terri Jo Neff Arizona Daily Independent News Network
Difference between troubled child sex abuse survivors vs. the thriving survivor by Adam Horowitz Law
Lawsuit accuses Kingston polygamist leaders of sexual abuse, fraud, child labor by Daniel Woodruff KUTV
Boy Scouts plan to exit bankruptcy approved, signaling end to largest sex abuse case of its kind by Cara Kelly USA Today
Action by Church and State needed to protect children from abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Wolf, legislative leaders agree to prioritize constitutional amendment for child sex abuse victims by Ivey DeJesus Patriot-News
Church leaders challenged to oppose human trafficking and child abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
The healing and causes of childhood sexual abuse by Fr. Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
‘We will die first’ – religious abuse survivors speak up after exclusion from government payouts by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Why all the people of God must take some responsibility for clericalism by Hatty Calbus The Tablet
Good judges bring justice to child victims of sexual abuse by Father Shay Cullen The Manila Times
The sexual predators plaguing Indonesian schools by Siktus Harson UCA News
Man admits to having sex with underage victim "50 to 100 times" by SBG San Antonio
Over 1,000 children in English town were sexually exploited, inquiry finds by Andrew MacAskill Reuters
Indonesian Catholic lawyer calls for stricter action against child abusers by Katharina Reny Lestari UCA News
Stronger action needed against child abuse by Shervonne Hollis The Nassau Guardian
Alleged child abuse investigation still ongoing by Jessica Jacoby WHET
Sexual abuse by prominent Catholic figure: Superior did not make police report as victims insisted on keeping matters private by Gabrielle Andres Channel News Asia
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges by Sonia Moghe and Dakin Andone CNN
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for helping Jeffery Epstein abuse young girls by Bevan Hurley and Megan Sheets Independent
Former BOCES teacher accused of raping 13-year-old by: Harrison Gereau News10
Hanna Boys Center named in additional child abuse allegations, along with other Catholic institutions by Chase Hunter Sonoma Index-Tribune
Alexandria police arrest man accused of raping child by Abigail Constantino WTOP
NC man gets 12-19 years for sex crimes with 3-year-old by Bethany Fowler CBS 17
Survivor Story: Kateri Lirio by Awake Milwaukee
Pennsylvania principal charged with 30 counts of sexual contact with a student by Asher Notheis Washington Examiner/MSN
Springfield man charged with lewd battery on 15-year-old by: S. Brady Calhoun My Panhandle
The Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Reform Movement Marches On! by Adam Horowitz Law
West Jordan primary teacher pleads guilty to sex abuse at sleepovers he hosted by Jeremy Harris KUTV
Blake Burleson: Attorney general must pursue church sex predators by Blake Burleson Waco Tribune-Herald
School knew about abuse claims against former vice-principal as far back as 1993 by Ciaran O'Neill Independent
Louisiana Legislature passes ‘fix’ to make it easier for sex abuse victims to sue by Julie O'Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator
Girls Gymnastics Coach, 71, Convicted Of Sexual Assault by John Ferak Patch
South Carolina man charged for allegedly raping 4-year-old by Bethany Fowler WBTW
Man sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of a child by Micah Allen CBS7
Ex-deacon sent to prison for abusing girls when he should have been behind bars by Steve Hughec Times Union
A pastor quits over 'adultery,' but a woman says she was 16 when he abused her by Bill Chappell NPR
Bill Cosby Is Back in Court for Allegedly Sexual Assaulting a 15-Year-Old by Audra Heinrichs Jezebel
Former soldier gets prison for sexual contact with child by The Associated Press
Guy-Alleyne: Victims coming forward to report abuses, 25 years later by Corey Connelly Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Professor gets new job after pedophilia research caused stir by The Associated Press
Retired music teacher convicted of raping student sentenced by The Associated Press
Oklahoma Catholic high school sued for $75M over alleged sex abuse by Katie Yoder, Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Springfield Catholic soccer coach placed on administrative leave, mandatory report filed by Wyatt D. Wheeler Springfield News-Leader
We have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable children and adults by Janet E. Deinanaghan Global Sisters Report
Former minister breaks silence on child-abuse reports: ‘A lot of ugly in Trinidad and Tobago’ by Clint Chan Tack Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Calls for the Queen to say sorry over major church child abuse scandal in Canada by Russell Myers Daily Mirror
Historical sexual abuse of children on Canadian military bases results in lawsuit against federal government by Jill Crotea Global News
Sentence for one of the men charged with abusing a 4-year-old boy in Stone County by Bil Tatum, and Carrie Winchel Ozarks First
Former Journey Church Workers Accused Of Abusing Children by Anton Carillo Christianity Daily
What they wore: Amish Country exhibit spotlights sex abuse by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Ex-CCSD teacher pleads guilty to lewdness charge by Katelyn Newberg Las Vegas Review-Journal
Legal loophole in MA leaves teens vulnerable to sexual predators by Victoria Price WHDH-TV
5 Former Capital Christian School Students Accuse Teacher Of Abuse, Say School Covered It Up by Olivia Cavallaro Christianity Daily
Dodgeville daycare director on leave during police investigation by Tim Elliott WMTV
Iowa’s dangerous safe base for abusers by Kathryn Robb and Kylie DeWees The Gazette
22 children and one adult brought to safety from online child sexual exploitation, 3 suspects arrested by International Justice Mission
Stephen Mills: Don’t tell us it’s too late to get justice by Stephen Mills Tribune-Review
Celebrity L.A. cantor Nathan Lam finds a soft landing after sexual misconduct allegations by Arno Rosenfeld The Jewish News of Northern California
Religious Sect Accused of Condoning Child Marriage by Linda Mujuru Global Press Journal
Judge sentences man to life for ‘evil’ sex abuse of kids by The Associated Press
Texas Youth Pastor Charged with Child Molestation; More Victims Come Forward by Sarah Einselen The Roys Report
Ex-Catholic school principal sentenced to 45 years for sex crimes by Jacob Gallant WTOK
Dilworth School sex abuse: Former teacher pleads guilty by Craig Kapitan NZ Herald
Sexual abuse happens not only in the church, but also in ‘good Christian homes.’ by Sharon Donohue Lexington Herald Leader
Mesquite Police Department arrests youth pastor on sexual assault of a child allegations by Megan Cardona Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care widens scope by Susie Ferguson Radio New Zealand
Playwright David Mamet claims on Fox News that teachers ‘are inclined’ toward pedophilia by Corky Siemaszko NBC News
Some survivors of child sex abuse shut out of legal process by Michelle Del Rey Times Union
Preventing Child Abuse | ‘Fight for that kid’: Law enforcement, court professionals work to seek justice by Dave Sutor Tribune-Democrat
Abuse in the Church is Heartbreaking--How Can We Do Better? by Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good The Better Samaritan
Missouri regulates boarding schools after abuse allegations by Jim Salter The Associated Press
Politics, profits rob poor millions of Covid-19 vaccines by Ben Joseph UCA News
Former Michigan troop leader arraigned on sex abuse charges by The Associated Press
Sexual abuse survivors share stories to persuade lawmakers to end statute of limitations by Christina Vitale WJAR-TV, NBC-10
Dunedin college to be renamed after sexual abuse cover-ups by Daisy Hudson Radio New Zealand
Child sexual abuse survivors urge Kansas lawmakers to take action by Rebekah Chung KSNT-TV
‘Serious failures’ over sex and drugs incidents at Catholic school by Helen Pidd The Guardian
Teacher charged with sexually abusing student at Catholic school, prosecutor says by Anthony G. Attrino Star-Ledge
WATCH: Northern Ireland Executive formally apologizes to victims and survivors of abuse by Shaene O'Brien IrishCentral
Ex-Macomb County Boy Scout leader charged with sexually abusing 2 children by Cassidy Johncox WDIV-TV NBC-4
“They are evil”: Ex-Twelve Tribes members describe child abuse, control inside little-known religious cult By Shelly Bradbury The Denver Post /The Mercury News
Midlands Voices: All victims of sexual abuse deserve chance at justice by Mark Heffron Omaha World-Herald
Two more Mount St. Mary administrators out following sexual assault allegations by Shelby Montgomery KOCO-TV
Catholic Schools president on leave following diocese investigation by Skylar Rispens Misssulian
Kanakuk issues new statement on camp child sex abuse; survivor calls it ‘disgusting’ by Gregory J. Holman Springfield News-Leader
Southern Baptist leaders apologize to sex abuse survivor by Deepa Bharath The Associated Press
Japan's baffling failure to protect children from sex abuse by Cristian Martini Grimaldi UCA News
The Power Of The Innocent by Fr. Shay Cullen The Preda Foundation
Indonesian principal given life term for raping 13 students by Adi Marsiela The Associated Press/Yahoo News
Former church employee sentenced to 20 years in abuse case by The Associated Press/ Crux
Ex-Marine sentenced for traveling to Cambodia for child sex by The Associated Press/KTAR
He Donated His Kidney and Received a $13,064 Bill in Return by Anjeanette Damon ProPublica
Boy Scouts win over key abuse-survivors group on bankruptcy plan by Becky Yerak and Andrew Scurria Wall Street Journal/Fox News
A 33-year-old Christian camp counselor is accused of sexually touching child, becomes first charged in abuse investigation in Wisconsin by Laura Schulte Journal Sentinel
Opinion: Statutes of limitations for sex crimes further punish survivors. It’s time to end them. by Rachel Korberg The Washington Post
Authors reckon with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse by Kendra Hanna KUOW-FM
Former teacher and student at Citipointe Christian College say school’s religious dogma left them scarred by Caroline Riches SBS News
Push for tougher sentences in Indonesia sex assault cases by Aisyah Llewellyn Aljazeera
Ex-Indiana minister sentenced to ten years for child molestation by The Reporter-Times
A new child sexual abuse law opens a window for victims by Rachel Saurer KXRM
Abusers are everyday people and their victims are not faceless statistics by Catherine Deven Press and Journal
Ex-Michigan House Speaker Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen, Who Is Now His Sister-in-Law by Justin Klawans Newsweek
Agreements-in-Principle reached on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services and Jordan’s Principle by Andrew MacKendrick Indigenous Services Canada
Music performance allows contemplation on sex abuse crisis by Sarah Salvadore The Catholic Reporter
Athens Orphanage Under Investigation for Sexual Abuse of Young Boys by Stacey Harris-Papaioannou Greek Reporter
Judges deem law addressing child sex abuse unconstitutional by The Associated Press
Abuse in care inquiry ‘needs to hear from more’ Pasifika survivors – lead counsel by Jake McKee Radio New Zealand
Decades of sexual abuse against Charlotte-area Boy Scouts alleged in new lawsuits by Michael Gordon Raleigh News & Observer
Boy Scouts secure $800 million from Chubb insurer for sex abuse settlements by Maria Chutchian Reuters
Fury as charities fail to cough up a penny for Scots sex abuse survivors’ fund by Gordon Blackstock Daily Record
Boy Scouts Sex Abuse: As 82,000 Survivors Consider $1.9B Settlement, Some Say Org. Still Isn’t Safe by KC Baker People Magazine
Adult survivors of Catholic clergy abuse in Sacramento call for justice by Giacomo Luca KXTV
Clergy abuse survivor Saviano lauded at funeral for courage by Mark Pratt The Associated Press/Crux
Former paperboys await justice after suing Gannett for allowing sexual abuse four decades ago by Mariya Manzhos Poynter
OLSW launches investigation into former music instructor by Debbi Christinck Toronto Star
Eliminate the statute that helps child abuse by Editorial Board Star-Ledger
Police appeal after arrests made in connection with Guildford child sexual exploitation probe by Eleanor Fleming SurreyLive
Ghislaine Maxwell accuser says she met Trump at 14 and flew with Prince Andrew by Victoria Bekiempis The Guardian
As sex abuse lawsuit window closes, long road for victims by David Porter and Mike Catalini The Associated Press
Irvine: Catholic boarding school slated at child sex abuse inquiry by Andy Hamilton Irvine Times
Expert Witness on ‘Grooming’ Behavior for Child Sexual Abuse Can Testify Against Ghislaine Maxwell at Trial, Judge Rules by Adam Klasfeld Microsoft News
Germany: Crimes involving child sexual abuse images almost double by Deutsche Welle
Virginia youth leader arrested on sexual battery charges by Katie Yoder Catholic News Agency
Wife of Trump-Backed Senate Candidate Sean Parnell Claims He Strangled Her, Beat Their Children by Althea Legaspi Rolling Stone/Microsoft News
How a 2005 Ohio ‘tort reform’ law has cost child rape victims millions by Jake Zuckerman Ohio Capital Journal
No more impunity for child rapists in the Philippines by Shay Cullen UCA News
Rescuers of sexually abused children attack them too by Shay Cullen UCA News
The Sex-Offender Test by the Marshall Project
Pedophiles Abuse Children while Court of Appeals Sleeps by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Only 10% of sexual abuse of minors cases are dealt with thoroughly – report by Ariella Marsden Jerusalem Post
Former St. Joseph, Bergen Catholic teachers accused of abuse as lawsuit deadline nears by Deena Yellin The Record
Northern Ireland police to probe abuse at church-run homes by The Associated Press/Global Sisters Report
Camp run by Catholic religious order had 5 staffers later accused of child sex abuse by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun Times
More Child Abusers to be Jailed for Life by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Unprecedented demand for ACC from sex abuse victim by CathNews New Zealand