Child abuse

Trauma is a reality, but hope is a strategy

Hope is a rigorous, strategic framework built on early intervention, structured support, and a collective refusal to let trauma dictate a child's future.

A father talking to his son on a winter morning in Jaffa street, both wearing protective masks, Jerusalem, November 5th, 2020
Little girl with teddy bear near light wall indoors, back view

Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse In diverse Israeli communities

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter

Police tape cordons off an area at a childcare centre, as Indonesian police investigate allegations of physical abuse involving young children, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, April 30, 2026.

Indonesian police name 14 more suspects in daycare abuse case, bringing total to 27


Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

The complaint alleges the caregiver "shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care."

Illustration of a police car in Kiryat Gat.

For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth

Shanti House provides a safe haven for children and young adults seeking resources and a place to call home when they find themselves on the streets or in unsafe home environments.

THE MAIN SHANTI HOUSE center in Tel Aviv continues to help down-and-out youngsters rediscover their purpose in life.

How to speak about the hard truth of child abuse

Acknowledging abuse within our closest circles is excruciating, but silence is an absolute betrayal. Our children’s futures depend on our willingness to shatter the silence.

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

Texas sues Netflix, accusing company of spying on children and users

Texas Attorney General sues Netflix, accusing the company of spying on children and selling user data without consent in a deceptive trade practices lawsuit.

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Sydney woman charged for abuse of Jewish girls' netball team

"You should have all been eradicated," the 42-year-old woman shouted at the Maroubra netball game for girls aged 12 and under.

AUSTRALIA'S HOME Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, speaks during a press conference, after the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, received the Interim Report from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney, Australia, April 30, 2026.

Emunah’s Quiet Heroes

Emunah children’s homes care for hundreds of children who have histories of trauma, abuse and instability.

A volunteer and 2 children from an Emunah Children's Home

Prosecutors indict Bat Yam daycare workers over alleged assault of 14 toddlers

The defendants allegedly grabbed the children forcefully, dragged them by one arm, threw them onto mattresses, chairs, changing tables, or cribs; slapped them; pinched them; hit them.

Illustration of a daycare.

The ecosystem of healing

Why we treat the whole tree, not just the branch

Little Twin Girls are sitting and ancient old olive tree. Children are enjoying big and old ancient olive tree in the olive garden in Mediterranean

Police find over 20 toddlers at unlicensed daycare center in Jerusalem

During investigation into a separate, unrelated case, the police arrived at an apartment in Givat Shaul, where they found the illegal daycare, containing around 25 toddlers, managed by two people.

Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.