A helpline in France has been set up to provide information and support for victims of drug-facilitated sexual assault, amid a high-profile rape trial that has raised awareness about the issue. The Reference Centre on Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (CRAFS) was launched by a Paris health centre in October, and has since received calls from healthcare providers and victims seeking information about the possible symptoms of drug-related abuse. According to Dr Leila Chaouachi, who founded the service, there are many indicators that someone may have been drugged, including drowsiness, nausea, disorientation, blurred vision and amnesia. The centre can also offer guidance on what to do next if a healthcare professional suspects that a patient has been drugged. The helpline is part of an awareness campaign launched by Equality Minister Salima Saa in November, which aims to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/france-gets-new-helpline-amid-trauma-of-mass-rape-trial/article_2c050755-345c-514d-9a65-4b6db60180d2.htmlThe Australian government has implemented a nationwide ban on social media for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over mental health issues. This move makes Australia the first country to impose such a ban. The decision was made in response to growing concerns about the impact of social media on young people's mental wellbeing.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/australia-enacts-worlds-first-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16-tiktok-facebook-snapchat-x-anthony-albanese-restrictions-legislation-cellphones-kids-online-safety-act-congress#Zuhdi, a representative from Indonesia, expressed concerns about the negative impact of social media and IT on children's mental health. He cited Australia as an example where similar issues are being experienced, but emphasized that the problem is particularly prevalent in Indonesia due to its younger population's limited ability to use technology wisely. Zuhdi also highlighted the influence of online gambling advertisements on social media, which he believes pose a significant threat to underage children.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1948936/pwnu-diy-proposes-government-to-make-rules-prohibiting-children-from-using-social-mediaHerlina, a representative of PERUATI (Fellowship of Educated Women Theologians in Indonesia), stated that her organization is advocating for a case involving a child who experienced physical and emotional abuse. The child was subjected to violence, including being forced to jump from the second floor of their abuser's house, and was eventually provided with protection by friends or safe houses. Herlina believes that the perpetrators, possibly members of the Maramba or nobles, intervened in the case due to concerns about their own positions being compromised.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1947711/slavery-masked-as-culture-in-east-sumba-komnas-perempuan-urges-govt-interventionThe Australian government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. The proposed law, which is expected to be introduced in the coming months, aims to protect young people from the potential negative effects of social media on their mental health and wellbeing. The move follows growing concerns about the impact of social media on children's self-esteem, sleep patterns, and relationships.
https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/national/what-to-know-about-australias-new-social-media-ban-for-under16s/video/3167017c9c66bd689be59dccfcb7d5e7The Japanese government has been criticized for not adequately addressing the negative impacts of social media on adolescents, despite a growing concern about severe mental health issues in children. According to data, suicide is the leading cause of death among teens and young adults in Japan, and registered cases of bullying in schools reached a record high of over 730,000 last year. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for warning labels on social media sites due to their association with significant mental health harms for adolescents.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/11/28/japan/social-media-regulation-children-japan/Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed concerns about the negative impact of social media on young people's mental health and well-being. He argues that social media can be a tool for bullying, peer pressure, anxiety, scams, and online predators, making it particularly vulnerable to those who are most engaged with technology. In response, he is proposing new laws that would ban children from using social media until the age of 16, giving tech platforms a one-year grace period to implement and enforce the ban. The proposal aims to provide parents with peace of mind about their children's online safety and well-being ahead of the upcoming general election in Australia.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/social-media-firms-raise-serious-concerns-over-australian-u-16-ban/article_9a2287c3-9c4b-55b7-9bf2-840b591796ed.htmlA Royal Navy sailor, Leading Hand Oscar Sanders-Mortimer, has been sentenced to six months detention for bullying a colleague on the Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan. The victim, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome and a speech impediment, was subjected to humiliation by Sanders-Mortimer, including being mocked multiple times and bullied in the ship's showers. In one incident, Sanders-Mortimer made a lewd gesture while naked and asked the victim to get him hard. The bullying left the victim feeling suicidal and considering jumping overboard.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14122449/royal-navy-sailor-colleague-speech-impediment-naked-shower-suicidal-locked.html