Soapbox The Epstein files are not a scandal. They are a mirror. Power protected Epstein after his conviction, prioritising reputation over victims, showing how institutions enable sexual abuse harm.
World Virginia Giuffre’s family declares ‘victory’ as Andrew stripped of ‘prince’ title and Royal Lodge Virginia Giuffre’s family declares “victory” as Buckingham Palace strips Andrew of his ‘prince’ title and residence at the Royal Lodge.
News & Views We built a playground for perpetrators. Here’s how to stop them Child abuse in early learning continues to grow because systemic naivety, secrecy, neglect and ignorance allow perpetrators to thrive.
News & Views Man who appealed Gisele Pelicot rape conviction has prison sentence increased The man who appealed his conviction for raping French woman Gisele Pelicot has had his jail term increased from nine to 10 years.
World ‘We know the names’: Epstein survivors to release their own list of known abusers Victim-survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking circle have united and pledged to release their own list of known abusers.
Books Posthumous memoir by sexual abuse advocate Virginia Giuffre to be published this year A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, will be published later this year.
News & Views Forum to tackle harmful sexual behaviours amongst children and young people What do we do when child sexual abuse is being perpetrated by children? A forum in South Australia will address the issue.
News & Views Why a national inquiry into systemic child sexual abuse is urgently needed We need a national inquiry to fix failing child safety systems and protect children from evolving sexual abuse threats.
News & Views Best-selling author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault as more women come forward Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexually assaulting, abusing and coercing eight women.
News & Views Women allege systemic sexual harassment at mining companies, BHP and Rio Tinto Female workers at two of Australia’s largest mining companies have joined in class actions, alleging systemic sexual harassment.
World Polygamous cult leader with 20 ‘wives’ Samuel Bateman faces charges for child sexual abuse Polygamous religious leader Samuel Bateman is facing sentencing for criminal sex acts with children, including 10 underage girls.
Politics French government announces new measures to combat violence against women amid Pélicot case The French government has announced new measures to combat violence against women, as the country reckons with a mass rape trial.
