Topic: child safeguarding
Police using new approach to target child sex abuse
Police have adopted a new protocol in efforts to tackle child sex abuse and exploitation in the Cayman Islands.
Police probe launched after child left alone in car in pub parking area
Police have launched an investigation after a child was found alone late at night in a vehicle in a pub car park.
Man sentenced to six years in jail for molesting minor
A man who molested a minor on several occasions and performed indecent acts on himself in her presence, has been sentenced to six years in jail by the Grand Court.
Man convicted of raping child he groomed on social media
A 24-year-old man who posed as a child on social media to befriend and groom a 13-year-old girl before molesting, assaulting and raping her has been convicted by a Grand Court jury.
New helpline for would-be sex offenders
Cayman's Red Cross is seeking to take steps to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens by creating a special hotline for would-be offenders to get help before they act on any sexual thoughts.
Cayman struggles to safeguard its children
Of all the issues plaguing the Cayman Islands, former Police Commissioner Derek Byrne said he was most worried about a “disproportionate” level of sexual offences, specifically against children.
Concerns grow despite drop in domestic violence reports
Local authorities have seen a dip in domestic violence and child abuse reports since the start of Cayman’s shelter-in-place and curfew regulations.
