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Sex crimes against children reach alarming levels

Written on:April 4, 2023

Figures released by the NSPCC show that one child is sexually abused every 20 minutes in the UK, revealing the true scale of child abuse in the country. According to the NSPCC, more than 60 child sex offences are reported to police each day, but ironically less than one in ten of reported cases led to an arrest. Of all the children, who were victim of child abuse, around 1,470…

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Government-run campaign spells out the dangers of date rape

Written on:March 5, 2024

A new survey reveals that friends and acquaintances are more likely to sexually abuse a girl compared to strangers. In attempt to scrap the myths and half-truths surrounding date rape, the new campaign unearths some shocking facts that might prompt young women to reconsider their views about the threat perception coming from known guys. An NSPCC survey revealed that nearly 33% of teenage girls reported facing sexually abusive behaviour from…

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