HARDIN — A 37-year-old man originally charged with solicitation and grooming in Calhoun County saw the charges transferred to federal court. Orlin Guevara-Ulloa, 37, of Richland, Washington, who later was determined to be in the U.S. illegally after being deported twice, originally was charged by Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office on March 31 with grooming, indecent...Read More

The Children’s Rights Alliance has welcomed a report from the European Commission’s Special Panel on Child Safety Online, saying it marks a significant shift towards requiring technology companies to demonstrate that their products are safe before children can access them. The panel, established by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, recommends a broader approach...Read More

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Aaron Matthew Costa to serve an 80-year prison term. Costa pleaded guilty to sexual battery and child exploitation of a then‑9‑year‑old. A phone search found Costa had numerous photos and videos of children in sexual conduct. A South Mississippi judge had...Read More

The Bengaluru case is a wake-up call for state to strengthen regulation and inspections across creches, daycare centres and children’s homes Every morning, thousands of parents leave their children at workplace creches with a kiss, a wave and an act of faith. When that trust is betrayed, the injury extends far beyond a child or...Read More

KERR COUNTY, Texas – Disaster recovery coalition Kerr Together suspended its ties to a Hill Country recovery group after determining a man charged with sexually assaulting a child had been near children at river cleanup sites. In a June 23 letter sent to the Rampart Vigilance Foundation, Kerr Together announced it is stopping all operations...Read More

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Delhi Government has announced that the upcoming Abhibhavak Shikshak Samvaad (Parent-Teacher Dialogue) on July 25 will be dedicated to child safety and protection. The citywide programme, part of the ongoing Child Safety Month, aims to bring parents and schools together to strengthen awareness on child protection, emotional well-being and online...Read More

Sheriff: 126 sex offenders, predators arrested in Osceola County operation Before I discuss the results of Operation Silver Spur, I want to recognize the outstanding coalition of law enforcement and government leaders with us today. You just heard from US Marshal Bill Berger, whose partnership has been Instrumental in this operation. Thank you, sir. And...Read More

BERLIN (AP) — They called themselves the “German driving school for experts,” but prosecutors say the true purpose of their Telegram chats was to brag about the women they raped and share tips about how to drug them. In posts that sometimes included photos and videos of their attacks on unconscious victims, they referred to...Read More

Worried by the incessant abduction in schools, the Early Childhood Association of Nigerian (ECAN) has called for the establishment of School Safety Committees to coordinate preventive measures and to ensure security. The Association also appealed to the Federal Government, state governments, and relevant education stakeholders to immediately strengthen the implementation of the National Policy on...Read More

Proposed child safety zones within a 1,000 to 2,000 feet buffer. Courtesy of a presentation from the city of Beaumont The Beaumont City Council is considering establishing child safety zones that would prohibit people required to register as sex offenders from living near places where children gather. The council held a workshop on the proposal...Read More