Japan launches campaign amid record child suicides and bullying
Japan launches a national campaign to encourage children to seek help, as student suicides hit a record 527 and bullying cases soar to 769,022 in 2024. Learn about the new initiative.
Japan launches a national campaign to encourage children to seek help, as student suicides hit a record 527 and bullying cases soar to 769,022 in 2024. Learn about the new initiative.
Police are hunting a rapist after a woman was attacked in Glasgow's Queen's Park in the early hours of Christmas Eve. A major cordon remains as sexual crime in the city rises.
An 18-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged sexual assault in a Sydney park. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest details.
New international research suggests school anti-bullying programmes that push peer intervention may be less effective. Experts advise a whole-school approach instead. Read the findings.
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
Police chiefs face backlash for telling officers to call prostitutes 'sexual entrepreneurs'. MPs call the guidance 'harmful' and demand a meeting with the minister. Read the full story.
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
Brazil's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida faces formal sexual misconduct charges. Police investigation complete as prosecutors decide on trial. Read the latest developments.
Disturbing accounts emerge of systematic sexual assault by Hamas captors against Israeli hostages, including minors forced into depraved acts. Read the full investigation.
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox reveals how horrific school bullying inspired her 135-mile run for Children in Need, raising over £5 million to help vulnerable children.
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.
Shocking footage shows schoolgirl brutally punched and kicked by group of attackers while walking home from school in disturbing incident that's sparked police investigation.
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean national living in the UK, has been sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman in Epping Forest. The judge described the attack as 'appalling' as details emerge of the traumatic ordeal.
A Massachusetts mother receives substantial settlement after her daughter endured relentless bullying at school, with officials accused of turning a blind eye to the abuse.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy makes explosive new allegations about being bullied alongside Paloma Faith at school, reigniting their public disagreement over past treatment and fame jealousy.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
Olympic diving champion Tom Daly opens up about his young son's painful experience with school bullying and calls for greater LGBTQ+ acceptance in schools.
Ex-Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Kesler charged with two misdemeanour counts of criminal sexual conduct following alleged incidents in 2023, as hockey world reacts to the scandal.
Expert reveals the subtle behavioural changes that could indicate your child is facing school bullying - and what action parents should take immediately.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images following serious sexual assault in Park Hall Park, Walsall, as investigation intensifies
Shocking incident at a DeKalb County school where a young student suffered physical assault and hair damage after bullies ripped out her braids, sparking outrage and investigation.
Hundreds of women launch historic legal battle against the ADF, claiming systemic failure to address sexual harassment, bullying and gender discrimination within the military.
Groundbreaking research shows the Mediterranean diet may significantly improve sexual function and strengthen pelvic floor muscles in women, offering a delicious alternative to conventional treatments.
Education Minister Jason Clare announces urgent national review into school bullying as shocking statistics reveal Australia faces a classroom behaviour crisis affecting student safety and learning outcomes.
British social media influencer recounts harrowing gang rape ordeal by seven men in Italy while documenting her travels. The 22-year-old shares her trauma and fight for justice.
Former FBI agent Eduardo Valvidia faces serious sexual assault charges after allegedly attacking a woman during an official assignment, raising concerns about law enforcement accountability.
Five men from Rochdale have been convicted for their roles in a devastating child sexual exploitation ring that targeted vulnerable young girls in Greater Manchester.
A French family's world shatters as their nine-year-old daughter dies by suicide after enduring cruel weight-related bullying at school, leaving behind a heartbreaking final note.
A 16-year-old girl in Cleveland suffered horrific scalping injuries after being violently assaulted by fellow students in what authorities are calling an extreme bullying incident that's sparked nationwide outrage.