Vatican discussed “various options” to shorten procedures in cases of abuse.

Vatican discussed “various options” to shorten procedures in cases of abuse.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-abuse/vatican-studying-ways-to-speed-up-sexual-abuse-cases-idUSKCN1GC2B0 Burke said that among the options discussed was to decentralize procedures by setting up regional tribunals that would hear cases under the auspices and guidance of the CDF. The CDF hears canonical cases, applying Church laws that could lead to the defrocking of accused priests if found guilty. The Church procedures are distinct from…

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

http://www.childmatters.org.nz/85/learn-about-child-abuse/recognise-the-signs/sexual-abuse There may also be indicators in a child’s behaviour that could indicate sexual abuse. Some examples of this in young children are: Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, others Bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual knowledge Comments such as “I’ve got a secret”, or “I don’t like Uncle” Fire lighting by boys Fear of certain…

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/learning/how-to-recognise-and-respond-to-potential-child-abuse-and-neglect/20204393.article Possible indicators and warning signs that a child or young person is at risk of suffering from abuse and/or neglect: Changes in behaviour or emotional state (e.g. recurrent nightmares, extreme distress, appearing withdrawn or displaying aggression) that are a departure from what would be expected for their age and developmental stage, and is not…

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

http://www.childmatters.org.nz/85/learn-about-child-abuse/recognise-the-signs/sexual-abuse There may also be indicators in a child’s behaviour that could indicate sexual abuse. Some examples of this in young children are: Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, others Bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual knowledge Comments such as “I’ve got a secret”, or “I don’t like Uncle” Fire lighting by boys Fear of certain…

Woman jailed for child abuse

Woman jailed for child abuse

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-22/perth-woman-katherine-ellen-walker-jailed-for-abusing-4yo-girl/9475928 A Perth woman has been jailed for physically, verbally and emotionally abusing a four-year-old girl who she kicked, smothered with a pillow, pulled by the hair and slapped in the face. Katherine Ellen Walker, 26, admitted committing the offences while she and her partner were looking after the child on a two-week holiday in…

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

http://www.childmatters.org.nz/85/learn-about-child-abuse/recognise-the-signs/sexual-abuse There may also be indicators in a child’s behaviour that could indicate sexual abuse. Some examples of this in young children are: Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, others Bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual knowledge Comments such as “I’ve got a secret”, or “I don’t like Uncle” Fire lighting by boys Fear of certain…

Al Jazeera English: #Gaza #Children #war #trauma #three #years

Al Jazeera English: #Gaza #Children #war #trauma #three #years

Al Jazeera English: Gaza: Children suffer from war trauma three years on. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw0r7XkTY http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/09/gaza-children-suffer-war-trauma-years-170910080659516.html As Gaza marks three years since the Israeli assault that devastated the Strip and left more than 2,200 Palestinians killed, the psychological effects of the violence linger on. Children were among the most affected groups; in the 50-day onslaught, the Israeli…

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/learning/how-to-recognise-and-respond-to-potential-child-abuse-and-neglect/20204393.article Possible indicators and warning signs that a child or young person is at risk of suffering from abuse and/or neglect: Changes in behaviour or emotional state (e.g. recurrent nightmares, extreme distress, appearing withdrawn or displaying aggression) that are a departure from what would be expected for their age and developmental stage, and is not…