Child sexual abuse

Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year

"Let us pledge that the year ahead will bring swift intervention, accessible care, and unwavering protection to every child in distress." 

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages

A photograph taken on June 22, 2025 shows the American flag flapping in the air at US Embassy, south London.

US embassy staffer smuggled out of London amid allegations of indecent child imagery - report

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

State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes


Outrage as school teacher who committed indecent acts receives light sentence

"What message is conveyed to the victim? To children in general? What message is conveyed to the offenders?"

An empty school is seen after Israel shut schools as part of precautionary measures against coronavirus, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 15, 2020

Sexual, physical, verbal abuse of youth spiked during coronavirus crisis

"I won't wait for the coronavirus to kill me. I'll do it myself," said S., a 17-year-old girl, to a mobile Elem unit.

Elem President Nava Barak discusses the report on abuse with President Reuven Rivlin, July 5, 2020

In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban

The government raised the marriage age for girls from 16 to 19 in September, but rights groups fear deep-rooted traditions and the practice of not registering unions could hamper efforts.

Wedding ring (illustrative)

Jeffrey Epstein kept secret diaries with lists of visitors

The diaries, according to the Mirror, mention some of the world's elite leaders and politicians.

Jeffrey Epstein looks on during a status hearing in his sex trafficking case, in this court sketch in New York

Ehud Barak crashed at Epstein’s apt. regularly, neighbors say - report

The building in question is located at 301 East 66th St. in New York's Upper East Side.

Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein

Child sexual abuse – Part III: Prevention

A younger child can learn to say ‘I need to go’ and just get away.

‘BODY SECRETS are not OK.’

Jewish settlers: 'Everyone is very confused and very frustrated' on child rape

Israeli settler and independent political strategist David Ha’ivri said that uncertainty regarding the suspect’s innocence and the motives behind the attack was a concern for many.

Rape [illustration] 370

Think About It: A seven-year-old child was raped

Yes, also to haredi offenders, who for some reason, which is beyond my comprehension, seem to enjoy very lenient treatment at best, and total immunity within their communities at worst.

U.S. government lawyers and U.S. Marshals are seen in this courtroom sketch, shortly before the accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was found guilty of smuggling tons of drugs to the United States, in Brooklyn federal court in New York, U.S., February 12, 2019

Israeli Police getting ready to indict minister suspected of shielding alleged pedophiles

Malka Leifer fled Australia to Israel after being accused of over 70 cases of child sexual abuse charges.

Ya'acov Litzman

Rape case lawyer says to hold medical documents that counter rape claims

"My brother is innocent, and I hope there will be a fair trial," Katusa's brother said.

Israel Police patrol car [File]