sexual abuse

The ousting of a powerful Hollywood producer over multiple abuse allegations prompted women and other assault survivors to proclaim a simple idea: that sexual abuse is common in their lives.

In The Wake Of Harvey Weinstein Scandal, Women Say #MeToo

12:28pm October 17, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

The ousting of a powerful Hollywood producer over multiple abuse allegations prompted women and other assault survivors to proclaim a simple idea: that sexual abuse is common in their lives.

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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert leaves the Dirksen Federal Court House in a wheelchair after his sentencing on April 27, 2016 in Chicago, Ill. Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $250,000 to a victim's fund for breaking ban

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison

10:45am July 18, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Federal records show that Hastert, who has spent more than a year in prison, has been moved to a re-entry facility in Chicago. Hastert has admitted to paying hush money to cover up sexual abuse.

Australian Cardinal George Pell looks on as he makes a statement at the Holy See Press Office in Vatican City on June 29, after being charged with historical sex offenses. Pell has since returned to Australia to face the charges, which he denies.

World News

Prominent Cardinal Returns To Australia To Face Sex Abuse Charges

10:14am July 10, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Cardinal George Pell, a high-ranking figure at the Vatican, is taking a leave of absence to return to his home country for a trial over allegations of "historical sex abuse."

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have announced sexual abuse charges against Cardinal George Pell, the pope's finance chief. At the Vatican on Thursday, Pell said he would return to Australia to fight the charges.

Vatican Cardinal Charged With 'Historic Sexual Offenses' In Australia

5:18pm June 29, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Police in the state of Victoria announced charges against Cardinal George Pell, who was a priest there in the 1970s. Now the pope's finance chief, Pell said he looks forward to clearing his name.

Brazilian members of the United Nations Stabilization Mission In Haiti stand by a shelter in Les Cayes ahead of a visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on October 15, 2016.

U.N. To Pull Controversial Peacekeepers From Haiti

7:00am April 22, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

Some say they brought a measure of stability. But they also brought cholera — and have been accused of sexual abuse.

Fisherman in Papua New Guinea, living on their boats, wait for the tide to change before going out to fish. Tuberculosis is a major health threat in the Pacific Ocean nation.

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Pope Benedict XVI apologized in 2008 to victims of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy at a mass in Sydney at St. Mary's Cathedral.

Australian Catholic Church Alleges 7% Of Priests Sexually Abused Kids Over Decades

4:47pm February 06, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"These numbers are shocking, they are tragic and they are indefensible," says a church representative. More than 4,400 people reported allegations of abuse at more than 1,000 different institutions.

Child Sex Abuse In U.S. Gymnastics Affected Hundreds, IndyStar Reports

4:30pm December 15, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The newspaper spent months investigating sexual exploitation of children in competitive gymnastics. It found that over the last 20 years, at least 368 gymnasts have alleged abuse by adults.

Turkish women protest against a government proposal on Tuesday in Istanbul, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. The sign in the middle reads: "We will not allow legalized rape with marriage!"

Turkey Withdraws Controversial Bill That Eased Penalties On Child Sexual Abuse

5:41pm November 22, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The measure would have allowed some child sexual abusers to escape prison time if they married their victims. It was sharply criticized by opposition parties and human rights groups.

A sexual assault victim in India used this dragon Snapchat filter to protect her identity while telling her story to a journalist.

Health & Safety

How Snapchat Became A Virtual Confessional For Sexual Assault Victims

9:52am August 31, 2016

by Chhavi Sachdev

A journalist wanted to tell the stories of two rape victims while protecting their identities. How would he do it?