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September 12, 2023
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Medomsley Detention Centre: compensation for abuse survivors

Earlier this year the Ministry of Justice finally agreed to open a scheme to pay compensation to those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley

Rob Casey
Child Abuse
September 05, 2023
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Child exploitation trials to take place across Yorkshire

This September, October and November will see a number of criminal trials in Yorkshire relating to Child Sexual Exploitation and abuse by groups of men across Rotherham, Kirklees (Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley) and Bradford. 

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
August 15, 2023
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Sentencing of ex-Eastwood Park officer delayed

Former Eastwood Park Detention Centre Officer Patrick Devaney was due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 11 August having previously been convicted of misfeasance in public office in March 2023.

Rob Casey, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
May 04, 2023
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Stamford House Remand Centre: civil claims update

An update regarding civil claims against the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, following our investigations of abuse at Stamford House Remand centre.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
April 21, 2023
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Children born of rape: the forgotten victims

For years media attention has been focused on the victims of childhood sexual abuse with the children born from rape being overlooked.

Samantha Follows
Child Abuse
April 20, 2023
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Hesley Group abuse: child safeguarding recommendations

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has today made recommendations for children with disabilities and complex health needs who live in residential accommodation.

Kieran Chatterton
Child Abuse
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
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