Zille: Govt not doing enough to curb abuse of women

The government is not doing enough to punish those who rape, murder and assault women, the Democratic Alliance said on Saturday.

Pope shares 'outrage' at sex abuse by Irish priests

Pope Benedict XVI "shares the outrage" of Irish Catholics over revelations of decades of child sex abuse by priests, the Vatican said on Friday.

Day 3: HOW TO: get a protection order

Today's guide shows you how to get protection through the courts If you are in an abusive relationship or a child in your care is being abused.

DAY 2: HOW TO: respond to child abuse

We've all heard the sounds of a child screaming. But what practical steps can you take if you seriously suspect a child you know is being abused?

Advocate Barbie found guilty in child-abuse case

Former advocate Cezanne Visser, also known "Advocate Barbie", was on Wednesday convicted on 11 of the 14 sex charges against her.

The molester next door

While we worry about crime behind our high walls and electric fencing, maybe we have forgotten about the more insidious criminals that lurk among us.

Girl's death stirs German outrage over child neglect

The death by starvation of a three-year-old girl in Germany has sparked soul-searching on how to combat rising child neglect in the country.

Australia pledges millions to aborigines after abuse report

Australia announced a $155-million package for isolated Aboriginal communities on Friday, after a new report revealed shocking levels of child abuse.

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