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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Fernandes Calls for Demonstration, Neubauer Also Speaks as a Victim

Actress Collien Fernandes has called for a demonstration in Berlin for better protection of women against various forms of violence, with notable participants including climate activist Luisa Neubauer.

Mar 22 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius, a man abused a minor

A minor in Vilnius has been reported as a victim of domestic violence at the hands of a man, prompting a police investigation.

Mar 20 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Investigation into abuse of a young woman with a disability in Misiones: her mother was arrested and two men are being sought

A young woman with a disability in Misiones has reportedly suffered repeated sexual abuse and maltreatment, with her mother arrested and two men being pursued by police.

Mar 19 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders the arrest of a suspect for assaulting ex-girlfriend in elevator two days after he was released in custody hearing

A São Paulo court has ordered the preventive arrest of a man suspected of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in an elevator just two days after he was released from custody with precautionary measures.

Mar 19 • 21:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police fail to isolate stalking murderer...Minbyun says responsibility passes due to victim consent issues

Police faced criticism for their inadequate response to a stalking murder case in Namyangju, despite existing protection systems for victims.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Replies: 'It is possible to both protect victims and give a second chance'

Former judge Monica Nebelius Lüning responds to criticism surrounding her views on balancing victim protection and rehabilitation for offenders.

Mar 17 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother and stepfather arrested on suspicion of raping 12-year-old girl in Boa Vista

A mother and her partner were arrested in Boa Vista for the alleged sexual abuse of her 12-year-old daughter.

Mar 16 • 19:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Another Stalking Murder, How Many More Must Die Before We Can Properly Prevent It

A stalking victim under police protection was murdered in broad daylight in Namyangju, prompting outrage over police inaction despite multiple reports against the perpetrator.

Mar 16 • 10:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Despite Smartwatch Report, a Tragedy Occurs... Police Did Not Apply for 'Automatic Stalking Alert' Measures

A woman in her twenties, previously reported as a stalking victim, was killed by her attacker, raising questions about the police's handling of the case and the lack of preventive measures.

Mar 15 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The story that shouldn't be true: Jenna, 15, was enslaved by hundreds of men for sex

This article details Jenna's harrowing experience as a child victim of sexual exploitation, emphasizing failures in societal protection systems in Finland.

Mar 14 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos will be the first city to use a system that registers violence against women at the occurrence site

Santos, Brazil, is set to become the first city in São Paulo to implement a system for registering incidents of violence against women directly at the crime scene, aimed at increasing victim protection and reducing underreporting of such cases.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of garage owner in Rio Preto reports loss of R$ 36 thousand in scam: 'I did not receive payment'

A victim of a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, claims to have lost R$ 36,000 in a scam involving fraudulent vehicle sales.

Mar 13 • 10:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

DV attacker photographed victim in court, jailed for more than four years

A man has been sentenced to over four years for photographing his domestic violence victim in court and other related offenses.

Mar 13 • 03:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather arrested for raping 7-year-old granddaughter in Boa Vista; parents assaulted victim after discovering abuse

A 75-year-old grandfather was arrested in Boa Vista for sexually abusing his granddaughter over four years, while her parents allegedly assaulted her after learning of the abuse.

Mar 10 • 20:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

More Important Than Lowering the Age of Legal Responsibility

The age limit for juveniles subject to legal responsibility has become a topic of debate in South Korea, particularly regarding a proposed decrease from 14 to 13 years old.

Mar 10 • 09:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: New Challenges Bring Increased Risks in Combating Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation

UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh highlights ongoing challenges in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, despite some progress in international cooperation and victim-centered approaches.

Mar 10 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First Meeting of the Public Forum on the Age of Criminal Minorities... Final Conclusion by Late April

A public forum has been established to discuss the age criteria for criminal minors in South Korea, signaling a shift toward a more comprehensive evaluation of juvenile justice that considers children’s rights and victim protection.

Mar 6 • 10:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Woman fell for a plot straight out of a spy movie, lost her life savings

A woman in Czechia has lost her life savings after falling victim to a scheme resembling a spy movie plot.

Mar 6 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns uncle for child rape during family party in MS

A man has been sentenced to 17 years and 22 days in prison for raping his 7-year-old niece during a family gathering in Corumbá, Brazil, after the victim disclosed the abuse years later.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What is the Valeria Law, the criminal reform that punishes stalking in Mexico?

The Valeria Law in Mexico officially recognizes stalking as a federal crime and establishes penalties for such behavior.

Mar 4 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After conversations on social media, 12-year-old girl is a victim of rape in Santana

A 12-year-old girl became a victim of rape in Santana after a 17-year-old boy lured her into his home through social media conversations.

Mar 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

«KUUUURIJA» ⟩ Used lawyers, drunk driver, broken leg and the status of the missing victim in court documents: The tragic story of 81-year-old Elbe

An 81-year-old woman named Elbe, who was severely injured in a car accident, found herself in a bewildering legal situation where she transitioned from being a victim to a witness, raising questions about the legal system's protection for the elderly.

Mar 2 • 19:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street fans 'rumble killer Jodie's victim' amid fake sister 'twist'

Fans of Coronation Street have developed theories suggesting that character Jodie Ramsey is hiding a murderous secret and is not who she claims to be.

Mar 1 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Leros: The 18-year-old perpetrator was a victim of systematic abuse by his father

An 18-year-old on Leros admitted to killing his father, reportedly after years of systematic abuse inflicted upon him.

Feb 27 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest suspect of rape of a vulnerable person and child pornography in SP

A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Woman who fell from window fleeing Nottingham attacker warned he could have killed her

A woman in Nottingham broke her back while escaping from an attacker, Valdo Calocane, who was not prosecuted due to his mental health issues, as revealed in an inquiry.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of femicide reported 10 police incidents and had two protective orders denied before being murdered by ex

Júlia Gabriela Bravin Trovão was murdered following a history of reported abuse, having filed 10 police reports against her ex-partner with inadequate judicial protection.

Feb 26 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UN criticizes acquittal of man for raping 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais

UN agencies express deep concern over the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

They wanted money for false protection, a pair from Hradec face extortion charges

Two men in Hradec Králové have been charged with extortion after demanding money for alleged protection from their victim.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The complainant of the former chief of police requests the judge for the "full confidentiality" of the audios, calls, and messages submitted

The complainant of the former deputy director of the Spanish National Police has asked a judge to maintain full confidentiality regarding the audio recordings, call logs, and messages she provided as evidence in her sexual assault case.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Courts Expand Implementation of Violence Reduction Course

Latvian courts are increasingly requiring offenders to attend violence reduction courses as part of temporary protection measures for victims.

Feb 22 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for rape of a minor and the victim's mother also indicted, in Sertão da PB

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Coremas, Brazil, for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, with her mother also indicted for failing to protect her.

Feb 21 • 15:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Another Suspect for Child Sexual Offense in Western Sweden

A man in his fifties has been requested to be remanded in custody in connection with ongoing child sexual abuse investigations in Western Sweden.

Feb 19 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior provides protection to the female officer who reported sexual assault against the former operational chief of the Police

The Spanish Interior Ministry has offered police protection to a female officer who accused former police chief José Ángel González Jiménez of sexual assault, a decision made after her lawyer requested safety measures for her.

Feb 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The complainant of the DAO rape will have police protection after being offered it by the Interior

The complainant in the DAO rape case has been offered and accepted police protection from the Ministry of the Interior after facing months of sexual harassment and workplace abuse.

Feb 19 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The complaint against the former chief of the National Police hits like a bomb among agents: 'We are in shock'

A sexual assault complaint against the former chief of Spain's National Police has shocked law enforcement agents, raising debates about victim protection and the presumption of innocence.

Feb 18 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Victim Protection: How Women Find Their Way Out of Forced Prostitution

The article discusses the challenges faced by women escaping forced prostitution in Germany and the shortcomings of EU guidelines meant to protect them.

Feb 18 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of femicide presents himself to the police and is arrested in RS; woman was killed hours after obtaining a protection measure

Bruno Padilha, the main suspect in the femicide of Cassia Girard do Nascimento, was arrested in Brazil after presenting himself to the police following the victim's murder shortly after she had acquired a protective order against him.

Feb 17 • 20:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking events revealed: The director of a child protection unit exploited a teenage girl for months

The director of a child protection unit in Finland has been convicted of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl placed in his care over several months.

Feb 17 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

We have to teach limits to our children, says Brazilian victim of Epstein and mother of a girl

Marina Lacerda, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, advocates for educating children about boundaries while reflecting on her own traumatic experiences as a teenager.

Feb 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The US Attorney General defends redactions in the Epstein files but shares a list of names

US Attorney General Pam Bondi defends the redactions made in the released Epstein files, stating they are necessary for victim protection, and has provided a list of names of officials mentioned in the documents.

Feb 15 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fundamental Guarantees and the Role of the Press

The article discusses the balance between protecting victims of sexual harassment and maintaining fundamental legal rights within Brazil's democratic framework.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Maranhão Justice condemns Google to compensate woman victim of cloned site

The Maranhão Court has ordered Google Brasil to pay over R$ 32,000 to a woman who fell victim to a scam involving a cloned website.

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pam Bondi confronts Democrats in explosive hearing on the Epstein case

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense questioning from Democrats during a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the protection of victims.

Feb 11 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: 'Mysterious Redactions'

Recent releases of over three million additional Epstein documents have raised concerns over numerous redactions supposedly made for victim protection, but some believe they may serve to obscure the identities of potential perpetrators.

Feb 11 • 04:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Person to be arraigned in case of reverse ankle bracelet

A man is scheduled for a court hearing in Hillerød due to repeatedly failing to properly wear a reverse ankle bracelet meant for monitoring.

Feb 10 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After J. Epstein scandal – movement in the ministry: a new step is brewing

The Lithuanian government is taking steps towards preventing sex trafficking and related crimes following recent scandals, focusing on improving legal regulations and victim protection.

Feb 7 • 13:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Justice Minister: Laws on human trafficking and protection for victims will be tightened

The Justice Minister announced that laws regarding human trafficking and victim protection will be strengthened following concerns over recent reports of Lithuanian involvement in large-scale trafficking networks and a criminal case involving 33 Lithuanian citizens.

Feb 6 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Rita Tamašunienė to discuss human trafficking prevention with NGOs

Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė will meet with NGOs to discuss human trafficking prevention, victim protection, and improving legal regulations for better combating these crimes.

Feb 6 • 04:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

More than twenty organizations sign an open letter against the draft law on sexist vicarious violence

Over twenty organizations have signed an open letter opposing the government's draft law on sexist vicarious violence, claiming it represents a setback in the protection of women and children.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC

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