The producer is also charged with sexual abuse of minors and distribution of child pornography. The victims are from Eastern Europe.

The legislation outlaws paying for sex, imposes fines for clients, and overturns the existing ban on solicitation. It is the fifth country in Europe to adopt this model. Christians in Europe welcome the decision. 

Around half of all teachers knew of children, including primary-school pupils as young as seven, using social media to send sexist and bullying messages.

The Evangelical Council in the region of Asturias expresses clear condemnation and “solidarity with those who suffer any type of spiritual abuse.” Prosecutor asks for 22 years of jail for the man.

“Spotlight” wins Oscar for Best Movie without falling into morbid sensationalism. The film makes us face up to a truth the religious audience does not want to hear.

In spite of the care and good intention, there is a lack of a theological and educated perspective of child treatment in many churches. 

Around 26,000 unaccompanied children entered Europe last year. Most of them are targeted by criminal gangs. Some have been sexually exploited, Europol informed.

The Quito Call to Action on Children at Risk analyses how church has usually failed in recognising children’s needs and their role in church. The Lausanne Movement network propels ways to include children in the mission.

The Control Commission that supervises the conditions stipulated by the law of 2002 decided to send the case to justice by unanimity

Thousands of victims will not even receive treatment. Child sexual abuse in UK has raised 71% in the last 3 years.

The commission described the church as an insular sect with rules designed to stem the reporting of sexual abuse.

Child´s, 8-year-old, note to Jesus found in Bible leads to sex offender's conviction.

A United Nations report admits that many soldiers bartered money, mobile phones and jewellery for sex with people they should have protected in Haití and Liberia.

An investigation revealed 1,885 physical and sexual abuse cases, many of which involved children, within the church over more than 50 years.

The Police detained 11 people, between 35 and 75 years old. They exploited teenagers without their parents’ knowledge.

Church leaders and theologians shared experiences and a biblical perspective at a 4-day conference in Spain. “The final result of spiritual abuse can be summarised in one word: destruction.”

Those who turn a blind eye to sexual exploitation will be jailed, announced David Cameron. The PM urges the population to “recognise the horrific nature of what has happened in our country.”

“Complete restoration is possible only through Christ”, said Matthew and Suha Daniel to Evangelical Focus. They work for Project Rescue, an organization that fights against sexual slavery in India and other regions.

An interview with Matthew and Suha Daniel, training and development coordinators of Project Rescue India, a Christian organization that provides physical, emotional and spiritual rescue to women and children in sexual slavery.

Family therapist and pastor Marcos Zapata analyzes othe effects of child abuse and the role of the churches in its prevention.