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victim support
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thesouthafrican.comworld10 days ago
French Catholic Church to Replace National Abuse Support Body With Diocesan System in September
A new decentralized support structure called Renaître will take over from the Independent National Authority for Recognition and Reparation on September 1. Victims' groups have raised concerns about readiness and consistency of services.
The Bbcbusiness46 days ago
Illegal Money Lenders Use Threats and Documents to Control Borrowers
Investigators seized weapons and identity documents including babies' passports during raids on suspected illegal money lenders. Victims have described threats of violence that led some to attempt suicide and pay back far more than originally borrowed. Officials received 597 repo…
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Dutch Police Seek Additional Victims in International Sextortion Case Involving 22-Year-Old Suspect
Dutch police have appealed for victims to come forward in an international sextortion case where a 22-year-old man allegedly coerced dozens of women and girls into explicit acts. The suspect, identified as Damian A., was arrested in January 2025 and is on trial in Dordrecht for o…