A campaign to raise awareness in North Tyneside about protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and harm has been hailed a success. A number of events were held throughout the area as part of the third annual Safeguarding Adults for Everyone (SAFE) week. North Tyneside Council’s Safeguarding Adults Team, along with various […]
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‘Prosecute internet trolls,’ says Sunderland student who became victim of online abuse
A victim of online abuse has welcomed new guidelines for the prosecution of internet “trolls”. University of Sunderland student Stephen Brunton said he faced false accusations online six years ago and now welcomes the latest move to convict offenders. New guidelines from the CPS mean online abusers could be prosecuted […]