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April 07, 2023
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Stress Awareness Month: the impacts of self-isolation on child abuse survivors

We are currently living through unprecedented times as the coronavirus and the current restrictions in place are having a major impact on all of us.

Samantha Follows
Child Abuse
April 07, 2023
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Former prison officer Patrick Devaney convicted

Patrick Devaney, former PE instructor at Eastwood Park was convicted of Misfeasance in a Public Office. Devaney denied all charges.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
March 03, 2023
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Eastwood Park Detention Centre abuse

Many boys were beaten by prison officers at Eastwood Park Detention Centre during the 1970s and 80s.

Caroline Chandler, David Greenwood
Child Abuse
February 20, 2023
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Seven Huddersfield men sentenced for child sexual exploitation

A group of seven men who groomed and sexually abused two young girls from Huddersfield over the course of many years have been sentenced today at Leeds Crown Court to terms of imprisonment ranging from 4 to 15 years.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
February 07, 2023
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2023

6 – 12 February 2023 marks the 6th annual Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
January 27, 2023
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No fixed recoverable costs in child abuse cases

Child abuse and sensitive work is important for very vulnerable individuals in our society. The fixed costs regime is a backwards step for individuals rights and access to justice

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
December 14, 2022
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Lower Lee school abuse investigation to reopen

Police have recently confirmed that they will reopen an historic investigation (Operation Care) into Lower Lee Residential School, which was run by Liverpool City Council.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
July 12, 2022
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Independent report into Telford child exploitation published

An independent report into child sexual exploitation in Telford has been published today.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
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