child protection
First Man Sentenced to Chemical Castration in Indonesia Said He Would ‘Rather Die’
The child rapist said he prefers a longer prison time or even the death penalty. Experts also worry that such a punishment would do more harm than good to society.
Lil Tay's Hookah Smoking Video Is Not Going Over Well
Experts weigh in on the viral phenomenon after video shows nine-year-old smoking.
2016 Was 'The Deadliest Yet' for Syrian Children
A new report from UNICEF says that a drastic escalation of violence meant that suffering “hit rock-bottom” for Syrian children.
Norway Is Taking Children From Their Parents and Sparking an Outcry
A custody scandal involving five Christian children isn't the first to hit Norway's child protection system, the Barnevernet. Others have also charged Barnevernet officials with wrongly seizing children and discriminating against foreigners.
More Children Are Making the Dangerous Journey to Europe Alone
More than 3,000 unaccompanied minors have arrived to Europe so far this year, and their numbers are only increasing.
Living in Limbo: Why Child Trafficking Is Rife in Rural Thailand
Without registration or ID cards, Thailand's "stateless" ethnic minority groups are at great risk of being trafficked.
A Day in the Life of an Inner-City Social Worker
Looking after the protection of children can be a rewarding job—when you're not receiving insults and death threats, that is.
Does the Pedophile Next Door Need Our Help?
Channel 4's documentary featured a paedophile "outing" himself. I spoke to NSPCC's sexual abuse chief to see where Britain goes next.