So far in the 21st century nearly a third of a billion children have been sexually abused, most of them multiple times, some thousands of times. 6 out of 7 are girls. Anything you can do to get this message to as many people as possible will help save abused children all over the world, and maybe even some of the abusers. Please read "Save A Child from Sexual Abuse by 3:15 PM" under "First Time Visitor?" May God bless you and anoint this ministry.
Everyday thousands of children are being sexually abused. You can stop the abuse of at least one child by simply praying. You can possibly stop the abuse of thousands of children by forwarding the link in First Time Visitor? by email, Twitter or Facebook to every Christian you know. Save a child or lots of children!!!! Do Something, please!
3:15 PM prayer in brief:
Pray for God to stop 1 child from being molested today.
Pray for God to stop 1 child molestation happening now.
Pray for God to rescue 1 child from sexual slavery.
Pray for God to save 1 girl from genital circumcision.
Pray for God to stop 1 girl from becoming a child-bride.
If you have the faith pray for 100 children rather than one.
Police in Lafourche Parish say a report of a man abusing a little girl uncovered bestiality in a Thibodaux home.
Phillip Babin and Hailey Mire are charged with bestiality and child cruelty.
"Babin had reportedly struck Mire's daughter in the face with a curtain rod, which led to injuries. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Babin's arrest for second degree cruelty to a juvenile."
After the arrest, cops searched the couple's home.
"Detectives obtained a search warrant for Babin and Mire's residence. During the search, they recovered several digital devices belonging to Mire and Babin, which contained videos of sexual acts involving a dog."
Cop booked them both.
"Babin was charged with 36 counts of sexual abuse of an animal in addition to his initial charge of second degree cruelty to a juvenile. His bail is set at $360,000. Mire was charged with 47 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and obstruction of justice. Her bail is set at $520,000."
Chicago police searching for man accused of sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Chatham
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are searching for man accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl this weekend on the city's South Side.
The crime happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of West 87th Street in Chatham, police said.
A man "pretended to fall and brace his fall" by grabbing a 6-year-old girl who was with her mother at the location, CPD said.
Chicago police shared images of the suspect.
He is 40-45 years of age, 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray and black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants and black gym shoes, police said.
No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.
BELCHER, Ky. — A Pike County couple has pleaded not guilty in a case involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
Chester Brian Adkins, 55, and Suetta Adkins, 50, both of Belcher, were indicted earlier this month on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Chester Adkins is also charged with two counts of third-degree sodomy and two counts of incest with a victim younger than 12.
The indictment accuses both of subjecting a child to sexual abuse from January 2021 to January of 2025. Chester Adkins is further accused of subjecting the child to sodomy and incest in 2017 and 2018.
The incest charges are the most serious, carrying a potential sentence of 20-to-50 years or life in prison. Each of the remaining charges are punishable by 1-to-5 years in prison.
Both were arrested June 5 and released from jail on partially secured $50,000 bonds on Thursday. They have both been ordered to have no contact with anyone younger than 18.
Niagara Regional Police said a 40-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday. (Paul Forsyth/CBC)
One of two Welland, Ont., adults charged with making child sexual abuse and exploitation material is an employee at a St. Catharines agency that works with at-risk youth.
Niagara Regional Police said a 40-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday after uniformed officers responded to a "call for service" at a Welland home that day.
Once there, the officers asked for the help of the police service's Internet Child Exploitation Unit and detectives with that unit did an investigation leading to the arrests of the two adults, police said.
Both people facing same charges
Both face three charges of making child sexual abuse and exploitation material, possessing child abuse and exploitation material, and making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
Detectives with the Internet Child Exploitation Unit are requesting if anyone has had any contact or information regarding the two adults to contact them at 905-688-4111 extension 1009128.
One of the accused, the 32-year-old woman, is an employee of the Raft in St. Catharines, an agency that works to help prevent at-risk from homelessness, and which operates a youth shelter.
Michael Lethby, executive director of the Raft, confirmed the woman is an employee as a shelter worker. She worked under the direction of the shelter coordinator to monitor the day-to-day functioning of the shelter and support youth there, he said.
Woman's employer not yet contacted by police
Raft only learned she'd been charged when police issued a news release on the arrests, said Lethby.
"Currently, Raft has as much information as the public," Lethby told CBC News. "To date, Raft has not been contacted by [Niagara police] as part of their investigation but we will work fully with them if they contact us."
On the advice of legal counsel, Raft has suspended the woman's employment pending developments in the police investigation and any legal proceedings, Lethby said.
As part of the agency's hiring process, all Raft employees are required to provide both a current police records check and a vulnerable sectors check, he said. All potential hires are also screened through professional reference checks.
Once employed, all employees are required to disclose to management any legal involvement, Lethby said.
Police said people can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
Moncton doctor charged with possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Jasmin Levallois-Gignac, 42, is a nephrologist at the Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital
Jasmin Levallois-Gignac was charged on June 12 in Moncton and is to appear in court again on Nov. 12. (Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition)
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A Moncton doctor has been charged with possessing child abuse and exploitation material following what police say was a year-long investigation.
Forty-two-year-old Jasmin Levallois-Gignac is a nephrologist at the Georges.-L.-Dumont Hospital, according to colleagues who spoke with Radio-Canada.
He was arrested June 11 at a residence in Moncton after police executed a search warrant and seized "several electronic devices," RCMP said in a statement.
His specializations are listed on that website as nephrology and internal medicine.
Led by the RCMP's internet child exploitation unit, the investigation began in April of last year. RCMP said the unit received information about the case from the National Child Exploitation Centre.
Levallois-Gignac appeared in court on June 12, when the charge was laid, and he was released from custody with conditions.
He is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 12.
BI-FSU arrests Canadian fugitive wanted for child sex abuse material offenses
MANILA, Philippines — In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and prevent the Philippines from becoming a refuge for foreign fugitives, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Canadian national wanted in his home country for offenses involving child sexual abuse material.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado announced the arrest of 77-year-old Canadian national Rudolf Hannes Hofer, who was apprehended by operatives of the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) in San Carlos City, Pangasinan on June 9.
The operation was conducted in coordination with government intelligence forces and the San Carlos City Police Station following information received and verified through Canadian authorities.
According to records, Hofer is the subject of two active warrants issued in British Columbia, Canada for possession of child sexual abuse material and breach of undertaking. Investigations further revealed that he had overstayed in the Philippines after failing to extend his authorized stay.
Viado stressed that the Bureau remains vigilant against foreign nationals attempting to evade prosecution by hiding in the country.
“The Philippines will not serve as a sanctuary for fugitives seeking to escape accountability for serious crimes,” said Viado. “As part of our #Shieldkids campaign, we remain committed to working closely with our international law enforcement partners to locate, arrest, and remove foreign nationals who pose a threat to public safety and the welfare of vulnerable sectors, especially children.”
The Canadian national is currently detained at the Bureau’s Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City pending deportation proceedings.
Gull Lake man charged with child exploitation-related offences
A southwest (Saskatchewan) man has been charged with several child sexual abuse and exploitation offences after a raid in Gull Lake earlier this week.
On Tuesday, June 16, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a Gull Lake residence, where electronic devices were examined and seized by investigators.
25-year-old Tyson Randy Goertz of Gull Lake was issued three charges;
One count of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
One count of making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material
One count of distributing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Countering sexual abuse and exploitation of children: new report published by Council of Europe
Child-focused events on AI abuse material and social media and minors’ mental health to follow
The Council of Europe’s Lanzarote Committee – the body that helps countries protect children from sexual abuse by monitoring implementation of the Council of Europe’s Convention on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse – has published its 10th activity report. This year’s special edition marks the 15th anniversary of the Lanzarote Convention, the first comprehensive, legally binding treaty providing a response to sexual violence against children. Ratified by 48 parties, it is an open treaty any country worldwide can accede to.
The report highlights two 2025 milestones:
The report “Protecting children against sexual abuse in the circle of trust: Legal frameworks” welcomed the progress made since 2015, noting that several states have now criminalised the sexual abuse of children of all ages by individuals in recognised positions of trust, authority, or influence, and have improved safeguards for child victims during investigations and proceedings. The report also provided recommendations for further action, including strengthening protections for child victims of familial abuse and implementing measures to address harmful sexual behaviour among children.
The report on data collection mechanisms related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children across 36 countries in Europe and beyond which marked the first comprehensive effort to compile good practices and identify gaps in data collection. Among its key recommendations, the report urged national authorities to use available data on child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse to develop evidence-based policies and measures, as well as to monitor their implementation and impact.
The publication of the report is the first in a series of Council of Europe initiatives in June focusing on children’s rights and safety.
Other children-related events at the Council of Europe this week
In what is a busy week for child-focused news from the Council of Europe, on 2 June there will be an exchange on AI-generated child-sexual-abuse material.
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling the rapid creation, alteration and dissemination of child-sexual-abuse material. This includes content that is wholly AI-generated or altered through technologies or applications capable of producing nude images from clothed photographs (“nudifying” tools). These technological developments create new challenges for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
On 4 June there will be an event on exposure to social media and children’s well-being and mental health. The Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will open the thematic dialogue.
Social media plays an increasing role in children’s daily lives, transforming the way they communicate, learn, and interact. While these platforms offer children real opportunities to express themselves, participate, and stay informed, they also raise concerns about risks to children’s well-being and mental health.
The event will explore policy responses to mitigate such risks. At a time when many countries are reviewing their legislation on children’s access to social media, these discussions aim to define how best to balance the protection of children with respect for their rights and participation.
Designers of AI systems that create child sexual abuse images could face jail time under a toughening of EU rules that European countries and lawmakers agreed on Monday.
Victims will also get more time to bring perpetrators to justice as part of a reform first presented in 2024 that is now edging closer to implementation.
Magnus Brunner, the EU’s commissioner for internal affairs, described the deal on the text reached by representatives for the European Parliament and the bloc’s 27 member states as “an important milestone in strengthening the EU’s efforts to combat child sexual abuse”.
“Children deserve protection that keeps pace with the world they live in,” he said.
Brussels has sought to expand the type of criminal offences related to child sexual abuse, with new technologies blamed for a proliferation of new forms of abuse.
Under the reform, designing or adapting artificial intelligence systems to produce child sexual abuse material, as well as acquiring, possessing or disseminating such programmes will be punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment.
Possessing or exchanging so-called paedophile “handbooks” — in which abusers provide guidance to one another — will also become a crime, possibly leading to at least two years behind bars.
Grooming minors to produce or share abuse material, and paying to watch abuse live-streamed online will likewise become punishable offences.
At the same time, the statutes of limitations will be extended, as critics say short terms deprive victims of justice because many only speak up years later after the offence occurred and might find it impossible to mount a case.
Under the new rules, the statutes would not start until the victim turns 18, and there would be varying limits of 15, 20 and 32 years depending on the gravity of the crimes.
The reform would update rules from 2011 and follows an increase in reported cases across the European Union, with concerns that easy-to-use AI tools will spur an even bigger spread of harmful content.
The EU estimates that one in five children across the bloc suffers from some form of sexual abuse or exploitation.
“The revision of this directive finally gives the judiciary and law enforcement authorities more tools to deal with crimes that have only emerged with the increasing use of technology and artificial intelligence for criminal purposes,” Lena Dupont, a centre-right lawmaker who followed the file.
The agreement reached on Monday is provisional and needs to be formally approved by parliament and member states before it can enter into force.
Speed up law reform on child sexual abuse in Hong KongSouth China Morning Post
Cases surge despite an overall drop in rape and indecent assault cases. The government pledges to tighten laws before the end of its term
It goes without saying that laws must move with the times and adapt to changes. A case in point is the legislation on rape and other sexual offences. From strengthening protection for the vulnerable to keeping up with trends and technology, there is a lot to catch up on. To be fair, Hong Kong officials and law advisers are working on it, though the pace is not as quick as desired.
The Law Reform Commission released the Review of Substantive Sexual Offences in 2019 and a report on Sentencing and Related Matters in the Review of Sexual Offences in 2022. A consultation is expected to be launched soon, with legislative amendments to be introduced before the end of 2027. There is a greater sense of urgency to act as the issue was put under the spotlight during the weekly question time in the Legislative Council.
According to the police, sexual abuse cases against those aged under 17 jumped 20 per cent from 663 in 2024 to 797 last year. The increase was recorded against an overall decline in the number of rape and indecent assault cases involving victims of all ages. Exactly what contributed to the surge is unclear. The police said they did not keep statistics on the relationship between persons involved in cases of sexual offences against children. But with figures hovering between 578 and 696 for the previous years, the trend remains disturbing.
These are not just cold numbers that mar Hong Kong’s relatively low crime rates. Behind them is the suffering of victims, often made vulnerable by social circumstances and inadequate legal protection. Each case is a stern reminder of reform, lest more children fall prey to sex predators.
The government said it understood the concern of society and pledged to strengthen legal protection for victims, especially children. The commitment to complete the amendments by the end of its term in June 2027 is to be welcomed. The city has waited long enough. The recommendations by the Law Reform Commission will go a long way in strengthening and modernising the existing framework for tackling sexual offences. The government must speed up the reform so there is stronger protection for the vulnerable and the justice system has effective tools to respond.
Upskirting crimes have long plagued Japan.
Now children are becoming offenders
Tokyo — Ayaka was six years old when she was first upskirted.
Her swimming teacher, a man who targeted children for over a decade, took illicit photos and videos of her genitals. He’d then share the images on a Telegram group with other pedophiles, who were so grateful for the content that they called him “god.”
Ayaka’s father Suzuki – both names have been changed for privacy – only learned his daughter had been targeted when the police called two years ago. Her face and name appeared in some of the images, making her easily identifiable.
“My wife and I encouraged her to join that swimming school. We thought it would be a fun experience for her,” he told CNN.
“I feel ashamed that I put my daughter in that situation. I feel angry toward the man who committed the crime. I can never forgive him.”
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Ayaka is far from alone. She’s one of countless victims of upskirting and voyeuristic photography in Japan, a crime that’s long plagued the country.
Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan. All smartphones sold in the country are required to emit a shutter sound when taking photos and videos, an industry measure designed to deter covert photography.
In 2023, Japan also introduced a nationwide law against “photo voyeurism” as part of a broader overhaul of its sex crime legislation. Before then, such cases were prosecuted under a patchwork of local ordinances that varied across the country.
Despite years of efforts to curb the crime, it remains one of Japan’s most common sex offenses. Police made 9,237 arrests for voyeurism offenses nationwide in 2025, the highest number on record. Authorities attribute part of the increase to the new law, which expanded the scope of offenses. The ubiquity of smartphones has also made the crime easier than ever to carry out and repeat.
