Sexting, research shows, is just something that teens do—it may even be the new “normal.” Although bringing its own dangers (including potential prosecution for producing, distributing or possessing child pornography), it makes sense as an expression of teens’ curiosity about sexuality in a technologically mediated society. Still, it’s surprising and a little bit disconcerting to...Read More
If you think teen sexting is just a “phase” or something that happens occasionally, new research suggests it’s much more widespread, and riskier than you’d already assume. In a recent U.S. study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire teamed up to survey 3,466 adolescents ages 13 to 17 about their...Read More
On the day that the heavily promoted and controversial Michael biopic debuts, more accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate encounters with young boys and a young girl have emerged against the deceased self-declared King of Pop. Claiming that Michael Jackson was “constantly under the influence of drugs and frequently intoxicated,” a February lawsuit from the...Read More
PHOENIX – Your child’s new hobby could become a school safety concern. 3D printing has become common among children, with YouTube tutorials on how to craft everything from pencil holders to shoes out of thermoplastics. However, some kids are using the printers to make weapons that can elude metal detectors, and that’s creating an issue...Read More
Years after DNA evidence linked a 1991 killing and a 1993 rape in Massachusetts, forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify the man authorities say was responsible for both cold cases. Evidence from the killing of Cherie Bishop in 1991 and the rape of Donna Bell in 1993 was uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System,...Read More
A 70-year-old man has been given an Order of Lifelong Restriction (OLR) and a custodial sentence of seven years after being convicted of non-recent sexual offences. Russell Pender’s crimes took place at various locations in Edinburgh, Midlothian and Fife between 1972 and 2021. He was found guilty of a number of serious sexual offences, including...Read More
On April 24, the Department of Justice announced that it has filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of New York against Hassan Sherjil Khan, a native of Pakistan. Starting in 2007 or 2008, Khan began communicating online with an 11-year-old girl (the Victim). Until 2013, Khan, knowing that Victim was barely in her teens,...Read More
CONCORD, N.H. — After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and child care facilities. In a voice vote, the House voted “ought to pass” on Senate Bill 460, which would alter the state’s sex...Read More
Social media is boosting physical book sales, say experts When was the last time you picked up a book for fun? Today might be a good day because it’s World Book and Copyright Day. UNESCO designated April 23 as a day to celebrate book lovers and recognize the power of books to connect generations and...Read More
Know the Apps, Protect Your Kids Children and teens now use more apps and online platforms than ever. While many support creativity, learning, and connection, others may expose young users to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, privacy risks, or contact with strangers. Safer Internet Day highlights that awareness, rather than fear, is key to keeping children safe...Read More
