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Hollyoaks teacher grooming storyline shines a light on abuse of trust

I recently wrote about ITV’s The Blame and the way television can help shine a light on difficult issues such as abuse, misogyny and the…

By Sophie Mash
Former supply teacher jailed for taking upskirt photos of pupils

A former supply teacher from Salford, Greater Manchester, has been jailed for six years after admitting taking upskirting photos of pupils. Abusali Rahman, 37, secretly…

By Paul McGinn
Nursery worker continued sexually abusing children after safeguarding investigation

A former nursery worker jailed for 56 child sexual offences was allowed to continue working with children after he was investigated by his employer, it…

By Callum Shaw
Drayton Manor ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls

A former ride operator at Drayton Manor Theme Park has pleaded guilty to 19 child sexual offences after sexually assaulting girls under the age of…

By Megan Greaves
Russell Brand trial highlights challenges sexual abuse survivors face

The criminal trial of comedian and actor Russell Brand has now begun, attracting widespread media attention. Brand, who denies charges of rape, sexual assault and…

By Abbie Hickson
New website giving survivors of child sexual abuse a way forward launched

A new website dedicated to helping survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse achieve justice has been launched. IAmReady has been developed to support survivors of…

By Marek Marczynski
Former scout leader jailed for 20 years for sexually abusing five children

A “trusted” scout leader has been jailed for 20 years and eight months after grooming and sexually abusing children. Matt Ellett, 32, took victims to…

By Emma Barrow
Former teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy she tutored

A former teacher has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of sexually abusing a child she privately tutored more than 30 years ago.…

By David McClenaghan
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott jailed for historic child sexual abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment after being convicted of historic child sexual abuse offences. The 49-year-old, who…

By Abbie Hickson
Travelodge security review highlights concerns over guest safety

An independent review into security at Travelodge has raised concerns about guest safety and recommended a series of changes to strengthen security across its hotels.…

By Emma Barrow
Rise in children finding fake sexual images of themselves online as AI use grows

There has been a surge in children finding fake or manipulated sexual images of themselves online as AI makes it easier to create them, according…

By Paul McGinn
BBK Manifesto 2026: Extend position of trust laws to better protect young people

Nearly a decade after Conservative MP Richard Graham called for a change in the law to better protect 16 and 17-year-olds from sexual exploitation by driving…

By David McClenaghan
BBK Manifesto 2026: Deliver on IICSA’s legacy: act now on the Apology Law

Earlier this year, the High Court heard claims that thousands of children continue to be placed at risk because key safeguarding reforms recommended in the…

By David McClenaghan
BBK Manifesto 2026: Under-16s social media ban must go further

The proposed social media ban for under-16s needs tight regulations to properly protect children from harmful content, BBK believes.   Our Manifesto for Injured People sets…

By Emma Barrow
ITV’s The Blame shows the real impact of misogyny and abuse in the police

I recently watched The Blame on ITV, a drama that focuses on abuse, misogyny and corruption within a police force. And even though it’s fictional,…

By Sophie Mash
Tim Westwood charged with additional sexual offences

Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, bringing the total to 17. The new…

By Abbie Hickson
Further allegations of sexual abuse in gymnastics

Police are investigating reports of sexual abuse connected to a gymnastics centre in Crewe dating back several decades. Cheshire Police announced on 18 September that…

By Joseph Carr
Oxford grooming gang survivors speak out about lasting impact of abuse

Survivors of grooming gang abuse in Oxford have spoken about the lasting impact of what happened to them and their concerns that many of those…

By Alan Collins
Former PE teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools

A former PE teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy, after previously admitting sexual offences against two teenage girls. Bronwen James,…

By Alan Collins
Church deacon, John Grant, jailed for decades of sexual abuse

A former church deacon and youth group leader who groomed and sexually assaulted vulnerable young men over several decades has been jailed for eight and…

By Alan Collins

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