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.
East Naples sex offender arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, probation violation
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —
A cybertip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children led to the arrest of a sex offender in Collier County on more than a dozen child sexual abuse material charges.
According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the investigation focused on the child sexual abuse material through the messaging platform Kik, and detectives determined the activity was happening at a residence at 2800 Bayview Drive.
CCSO said Trent James Mansberger, 26, a sex offender who is currently on probation with the Florida Department of Corrections, was arrested after deputies executed a search warrant at the residence on Wednesday.
Mansberger was released from prison on Jan. 18 after serving a six-year sentence for lewd and lascivious battery on a minor following a CCSO investigation.
The sheriff's office said the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force helped CCSO Inter-agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking (INTERCEPT) Task Force detectives with the investigation.
Man receives 44-year sentence for sexual exploitation of child in his care
LeAnne Marie McPherson
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 44-year-old Indiana man will spend the next forty-four years in federal prison and pay his victim $10k after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child sexual abuse material, and committing a felony offense while required to register as a sex offender.
The man, Keynan Santos, from Anderson, IN, was convicted back in 2015 for two felony counts of Child Molesting. He was sentenced to eight years in the Indiana Department of Correction and has been required to register as a sex offender for life.
Per the court documents, Santos lived in Anderson with Minor Victim 1 (M.V. 1) between November and December 2024. M.V. 1 was under his care and custody and under twelve years old at the time.
How did a convicted child molester get custody of an under 12 y/o girl? There needs to be an inquiry here.
While in Santos’ care, he sexually abused (recorded the abuse) and exploited M.V. 1. He also persuaded her to create and send additional sexually explicit images.
“No child should ever fear the person entrusted with their safety. The defendant’s exploitation of a child in his care is a heartbreaking betrayal of the trust every child deserves at home,” said United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Tom Wheeler. “The horrific abuse inflicted on this young victim is unconscionable, and our office will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to protect children, hold offenders fully accountable, and bring justice to survivors.”
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted the Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force after Google flagged Santos’ account for child sexual abuse material. His laptop and cell phone were searched by investigators, who found over 600 images of child sexual abuse material across his devices.
“There is no safe harbor for those who prey on children,” said Homeland Security Investigations Chicago Special Agent in Charge Matthew Scarpino. “This sentence reflects the gravity of the defendant’s crimes: those who abuse children, produce child sexual abuse material, or use the internet to continue their crimes will be found, arrested, and held accountable. HSI is proud to stand with our federal, state, and local partners in protecting victims and bringing offenders to justice.”
The Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force was assisted by Homeland Security Investigations in this case. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Justin R. Olson. The U.S. Attorney Wheeler thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle M. Sawa, who prosecuted this case.
Officials said this case is part of Project Safe Childhood, which combats child sexual exploitation and abuse.
If you or a loved one has experienced sexual abuse or assault, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 24/7 hotline is available at 800-656-4673 (HOPE).
Former school employee accused of sexually abusing children found dead in Lawrence
By Kendrick Calfee
A man accused of sexually abusing at least seven children while working at an elementary school was found dead at his Lawrence home Thursday morning, police confirmed. Officers with the Lawrence Police Department responded just before 7:30 a.m. to a residence located in the 600 block of Greever Terrace, where they found Mark Elliot Gridley dead in the garage, according to Laura McCabe, a police spokesperson.
McCabe said there was no obvious evidence of foul play at the scene and that a death investigation was underway. The cause of death was not available Thursday and will be determined later by a medical examiner, McCabe said. Gridley was awaiting trial for seven counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, or alternatively, seven counts of battery, Douglas County court records show.
'Looksmaxxing' influencer known as 'Clavicular' is charged with rape
Braden Peters has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who was heavily intoxicated in May 2025. The lawsuit also accused Peters of injecting the girl with a fat-dissolving substance during a livestream without consent.
Le Monde with AP
Published on September 23, 2026, at 4:16 am (Paris), updated on September 23, 2026, at 8:04 am
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The social media influencer "Clavicular," who gained a following promoting the online "looksmaxxing" trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family's Cape Cod home.
Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a person under 21 in the alleged May 23, 2025, assault in Chatham, according to court records. A clerk-magistrate found probable cause for the charges on September 4, and a criminal complaint was issued September 8.
An email and text message were sent to Peters' publicist seeking comment Tuesday, September 22. Peters, who lives in Florida and is not in custody, is scheduled to be arraigned in Massachusetts on October 14. "We are not commenting at this time since the proper authorities are handling this," said Andrew Moss, one of the teen's attorneys.
The accuser told Chatham police that she and Peters began messaging on Instagram and that he later paid her to appear in "looksmaxxing" videos he streamed online. She said Peters knew she was 17 but that he told her to tell his viewers that she was 18 and that vodka he gave her was water, according to a police report.
On May 23, 2025, the girl said she took a rideshare from her grandparents' home to Peters' family home on Morris Island, a gated community of multimillion-dollar homes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. She told police she was greeted by Peters' mother and grandmother before being escorted by Peters to his room, where he was livestreaming on Twitch.
She told police she drank what she believed amounted to two or three shots of vodka and became increasingly intoxicated. An officer who reviewed clips from Peters' livestream said one showed the girl telling Peters, "Wait I'm so drunk though." Peters responded, "It's OK," before the two kissed, according to the police report.
After the livestream ended, she said, they went to his bedroom, where she later fell asleep and awoke the next morning to Peters raping her.
The alleged assault was previously described in a lawsuit filed against Peters in Florida in April. An amended complaint filed in June accused Peters of sexual battery over the Cape Cod encounter. The lawsuit also accuses Peters of later injecting the girl with a fat-dissolving substance during a livestream without consent.
Peters' attorneys have denied the lawsuit's allegations, saying in a July court filing that the encounter was consensual and calling the lawsuit a "publicity grab." Attorneys for Peters in the Florida civil matter did not return an email seeking comment about the Massachusetts charges.
Peters, the face of the "looksmaxxing" trend, is a well-known social media and internet personality whose pursuit of achieving traditional attractiveness by any means necessary became the subject of intense interest and discourse early this year.
He livestreams his activities on close to a daily basis, often streaming his time at parties and clubs or talking with women. His largest followings are on TikTok, Instagram and the streaming platform Kick.
"Looksmaxxing" has origins that trace back to the "involuntary celibate" or "incel" community, an online subculture made of people, primarily men, who believe society unjustly denies them sexual or romantic attention. Peters has denied being linked to the group in any way and said many times that looksmaxxing is about self-improvement.
Suburban teacher, girls' basketball coach accused of possessing child sex abuse material
A suburban teacher and middle school girls' basketball coach has been arrested and charged with possessing child sex abuse material, police announced Thursday.
John Anderlik, 27, of Crystal Lake, has been charged with multiple counts of possessing and disseminating or offering to disseminate child sex abuse material involving victims under the age of 18, the Crystal Lake Police Department said.
The charges came after the department said allegations "came to the attention of the Crystal Lake Police Department through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force," sparking an "immediate investigation" and search warrant on Anderlik's home.
In an alert to families, Wauconda District 118 said Anderlik was a sixth-grade teacher and girls' basketball coach at Matthews Middle School, calling Anderlik's arrest "difficult and concerning news."
The district's interim co-superintendents said Anderlik remained in police custody Thursday and has been placed on administrative leave, making him prohibited from contacting any students or entering any district property.
"The safety, well-being, and protection of our students is always our highest priority," the district said in its letter, adding that on-site counseling and support resources would be available for students.
Anderlik has been known to publish school-related content on social media platforms, with some videos generating hundreds of thousands of views.
80 year-old Tennessee man sentenced to prison for child rape
An 80-year-old Monroe County man has been sentenced to prison for child rape, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney General.
Duane Freer Misener was found guilty of rape of a child and attempted rape of a child, officials say.
A judge sentenced Misener to 25 years in prison to be served at 100% for the child rape charge and 12 years in prison to be served at 30% for attempted child rape.
“The Defendant was over 80 years of age which played a factor in the sentencing decision,” the district attorney general said. “It is our sincere hope the conclusion of this matter brings some measure of peace and closure to the victim.”
Paris: English teacher suspected of rape and sexual assault of kindergarten children
An English instructor working at a private preschool in northern Paris has been taken into custody on suspicion of rape and sexual assault against young children. Around twenty complaints have reportedly been filed against the man, who worked in after-school programs. The investigation concerns particularly serious offenses allegedly committed against preschool students.
The investigation began in early July following a complaint from the parents of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl. The alleged incidents occurred during introductory English classes. Since this initial report, other families have come forward, leading investigators to broaden their scope. At this stage, the legal proceedings are ongoing, and the allegations will need to be substantiated by the courts.
The person involved had been removed from the case as soon as it was reported.
The man worked for CapEnglish, a language learning company. The company claims to have immediately suspended him from all activities with students after being informed of the accusations by the school administration. The company also maintains that the background checks required during his recruitment had been carried out and that nothing known at that time prevented him from working with minors.
The case has reignited the debate surrounding the oversight of external contractors who work daily with very young children in schools. Beyond the criminal investigation, the inquiry will need to clarify the circumstances under which the alleged events may have occurred and determine whether any warning signs were detected earlier. CapEnglish, for its part, states that it is fully cooperating with investigators and has committed to providing them with all relevant information for the proceedings.
Predatory paedophile jailed for abusing child on Jersey Is.
A "predatory paedophile" has been jailed for life for abusing and grooming a young child in Jersey.
Aaron Gardner, 36, from Jersey, was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years at the Royal Court.
Gardner was found guilty by jurors at a trial in June of two counts of sexual penetration of a child under the age of 12 and one count of sexual touching of a child under the age of 12.
Presiding judge commissioner Patricia Lees described Gardner as a "predatory paedophile with no boundaries". Jersey Police detective Carla Garnier, who was the officer in charge of the case, said the courage shown by the young victim throughout the investigation and court proceedings had been "remarkable".
'Extremely difficult process'
Jersey Police detective Carla Garnier, who was the officer in charge of the case, said: "This was a deeply distressing case involving serious sexual offences committed against a young child.
"Throughout the investigation, our priority was not only to secure the best possible evidence, but also to ensure the victim and their family were supported through what has been an extremely difficult process."
She added: "We also acknowledge the strength and resilience of their family.
"Investigations involving the abuse of children are among the most challenging cases we encounter.
"Throughout this investigation, our team remained committed to securing the best possible evidence whilst ensuring the victim and their family were supported at every stage."
She said the force was grateful for the support from the intermediary service, the Law Officers' Department and the Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and Children's Services.
Garnier said: "Their collective efforts helped ensure the victim was able to engage with the criminal justice process in a way that recognised their age, communication needs and individual circumstances."
The court heard Gardner was arrested in June 2025 and was subsequently charged with the offences.
Following a Royal Court trial in June, a jury found Gardner guilty of all three offences.
Progress in Romania in implementing the Istanbul Convention, but further action is needed to combat violence against women
Council of Europe recommends improving funding and the collection of data on violence against womenProvision of space in shelters for victims of domestic violence has been expanded in Romania
Romania has taken important legislative and policy steps in recent years to prevent and combat gender-based violence. However, urgent action is still needed in certain areas to protect women and comply with the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, known as the “Istanbul Convention”.
These are the key conclusions of the first thematic evaluation report on Romania issued by the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO), assessing progress in delivering support, protection and justice to victims.
Positive steps in legislation and policies to protect women
GREVIO welcomes the introduction of landmark legislation, notably the Law on preventing and combating femicide and the forms of violence preceding it, which establishes a legal definition of femicide and sets out mechanisms to prevent gender-related killings of women. Another positive development is the adoption of the National Strategy for promoting equal opportunities and treatment between women and men and for preventing and combating domestic violence (2022–27), which addresses gender stereotypes and foresees wide-ranging measures to promote equality
The report also recognises the contribution of the National Agency for equal opportunities between women and men in policy design and coordination and in awareness raising on gender equality and domestic violence. Romanian authorities have made improvements in the education on equality between women and men in schools, as well as the training of relevant professionals who deal with women victims of domestic violence. The number of shelters for victims of domestic violence has been expanded, the non-consensual dissemination of intimate images criminalised, and the scope of protection orders extended beyond domestic violence to cover threats, stalking and various forms of online violence.
Need for increased funding and stronger support services
Despite this progress, GREVIO identifies critical areas requiring further action. Romania still lacks a harmonised system for collecting comprehensive administrative data across law enforcement, judicial, healthcare and social sectors. Specialist support services for victims and programmes for perpetrators need adequate and sustainable funding and must be expanded.
GREVIO also considers that the number and geographical coverage of services for victims are inadequate, and administrative barriers persist for women seeking shelter. The report also highlights a pressing need to establish “one-stop-shop” facilities for women victims of rape providing medical, psychological, forensic and counselling support free of charge and in a victim centred, trauma informed manner.
Concern about judicial proceedings regarding child custody after domestic violence
GREVIO expresses serious concerns about the protection of children in family law proceedings. It finds that incidents of domestic violence should be systematically taken into account in custody and visitation decisions, and recommends the removal from the legislation of the concept of parental alienation or similar concepts, which risk discrediting women’s legitimate reports of domestic violence and undermining children’s well-founded reluctance to maintain contact with an abusive parent.
Lastly, regarding criminal justice, GREVIO calls on the authorities to strengthen investigations and prosecutions of cases of violence against women and domestic violence, as well as the enforcement of protection orders, to build trust and ensure that women are effectively protected from further violence.
The report has been published alongside comments from the Romanian authorities.
Man who raped children jailed for 11 years
David McKenna
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
A man who raped two children and committed a string of other offences has been jailed for 11 years.
William Clay, 20, formerly of Grantham, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court, sitting at Lincoln Magistrates' Court, on Friday.
The defendant had denied raping one of the victims but was found guilty by a jury after a nine-day trial in August.
Clay previously admitted three further rape offences, intentional strangulation and two counts of actual bodily harm against a second victim.
The offences took place in Lincolnshire between 2024 and 2026.
Clay, who also admitted possessing indecent images, was given a 16-year sentence, comprising 11 years in prison and five years on licence.
He was also made the subject of a 16-year sexual harm prevention order, placed on the sex offenders register and handed a lifetime restraining order.
Both victims were under 16 when the abuse began, Lincolnshire Police said.
Germany records rise in sexual violence against children
Reported cases of child sexual abuse in Germany climbed to more than 17,000 last year, marking an increase from previous years, authorities say.
Leonie Kirschstein knew that the number of sexual violence cases involving children and adolescents would not decline. The psychologist works for the registered nonprofit Zartbitter e.V., which has served as a support center for young victims in city of Cologne in western Germany for nearly four decades. This pioneering organization counsels victims, conducts educational outreach in schools and even stages plays on the topic of sexual violence.
Kirschstein, who has worked for Zartbitter for three years, told DW that the number of unreported cases was much higher: "Crime statistics only include cases that have been reported to the police. But not the ones we deal with every day, such as cases involving peer violence. In many cases, these aren't reported at all, especially when the children are still very young. This group makes up the largest portion of the cases we handle in our counseling process."
Victims of sexual violence in every classroom
The issue of sexual violence is more topical than ever: The World Health Organization estimates that up to 1 million children and adolescents in Germany have experienced or are currently undergoing sexual violence at the hands of adults.
This means that, on average, in every German school classroom, there are one to two children who are victims of sexual violence. Kirschstein, who specializes in psychotherapy with children and adolescents, says: "We receive new cases every day; parents, in particular, call for an initial consultation. Unfortunately, I still very often find the victims wonder whether they themselves did something wrong — that is, whether they said 'no' explicitly and whether their refusal was understood as such by the perpetrator."
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to retain IP addresses
It states that the number of cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents remains alarmingly high and has even risen in many areas. The number of sexual abuse offenses against minors under the age of 14 alone rose to 17,126 cases from 16,354 in 2024.
New record highs have also been reached for crimes involving "child pornography" and for the sexual abuse of children without physical contact.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is sounding the alarm: "The high number of cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents shows that we must protect our children even better — especially in the digital world," he said. "Perpetrators must not be allowed to feel safe and hide in the anonymity of the internet. In the fight against these repugnant crimes, our law enforcement agencies need effective tools such as IP address logging — to identify perpetrators, prosecute them consistently, and put an end to active abuse," Dobrindt told the media.
BKA President warns of 'cybergrooming'
To better prosecute cybercrime, the federal government is currently pushing for a law allowing the retention of IP addresses for three months. Dobrindt is confident that such a law could be passed as early as this fall. He has also called for the establishment of the post of European Commissioner for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children and Adolescents.
Holger Münch, the president of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), meanwhile, has warned against "cybergrooming." This refers to adults deliberately contacting children and adolescents online to initiate sexual contact.
"More than 98% of all perpetrators are male, with an average age of about 24; the victims are predominantly female and, on average, just under 12 years old. The primary risk factor is a lack of awareness of the risks associated with one's own online behavior. While teenage perpetrators tend to act out of boredom or just to pass the time, adult perpetrators often have sexual motives and specifically target minors," Münch said, adding that this often leads to a subsequent meeting and abuse.
Young people lack adequate legal protection
Independent Federal Commissioner Against Sexual Abuse of Children and Adolescents Kerstin Claus is calling for better protection, especially for teenagers in Germany
"Instances of 'sextortion' are increasing dramatically, and cybergrooming affects nearly one in three people between the ages of 14 and 17," she said. "And yet it is not currently categorized as a criminal offense."
What is not a criminal offense does not appear in statistics, and what is not counted there is not combated, Claus said. "That is why adolescents must be protected from cybergrooming, and sextortion must be classified as a distinct sexual offense. The federal situation report cannot even begin to reflect the true extent of the sexual violence to which young people are exposed online every day," she warned.
