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When we reflect on South Korea’s extraordinary transformation, from war-torn devastation to a global economic powerhouse, we rightly honour those who sacrificed their lives during the Korean War. Their bravery laid the foundation for the nation we each enjoy today. But in the story of Korea’s success, we often overlook the men and women who came after the war, who built our roads, railways, hospitals, and schools. They did not carry rifles; but bricks, textbooks, and medical

What predators see, and what we fail to understand. If you are like me, the parent of a 14-year-old girl who seems to think she is 25 when heading out to meet friends on weekends, then you will understand the concern over how she dresses. Having a career in the field of sexual violence, certain things stand out to me. But as a father, it is also important for me to balance the concerns I have for my daughter’s wellbeing with understanding the challenges of growing up as an

1st February 2025 This week, UK media reported on the guilty pleas of Bethany Hill, 26, and her boyfriend, Zabien Burns, 34, for the serious sexual abuse of a child. Hill was sentenced to eight years in prison, while Burns received a minimum term of 16 years. The child's age has not been disclosed, and while Hill is not the mother, Burns' relationship with the child is not clear. The circumstances surrounding the child’s care remain unclear, though it appears they may have be

The sexual exploitation of young white girls by predominantly Pakistani Muslim men in the UK has sparked debates about whether these perpetrators are driven by a sexual attraction to children (paedophilia) or are exploiting vulnerable young people due to other sociocultural or situational factors. Some of them may well be, but paedophiles generally operate individually due to the secretive and socially condemned nature of their actions. While in-person group activity is uncom

Have you ever experienced waiting for a friend when they appear to emerge in the distance, although too far away to make out their face? Despite this, you are sure it is them because you know their walk. You know exactly their body shape, motion, swagger, the lot… you do not need to see their face, because you know it is them. Predatory criminals use this acquired, or perhaps natural skill to their advantage. What they see in a walk is someone, who is either strong and

Another female sex offender, Alissa McCommon (38), being arrested in the United States this week, reminds us that we do not often hear of such cases in the UK. Is it because there are fewer cases, or because they are generally more difficult to detect? Females who are sexually attracted to children generally fall into one of three groups. The first is the individual who has a sexual interest in pre-pubescent children. She is not different from her male counterpart, who