In the wake of the findings of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) 2017 national report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities, a number of universities have introduced mandatory courses ...
Feb 15, 2018
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A comprehensive analysis of policies related to sexual assaults—known as mandatory reporting or compelled disclosure—at 150 universities has raised questions about their effectiveness and their impacts on victims.
Jan 31, 2018
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Feelings about the frequency of rape or other forms of sexual assault in a neighborhood are significantly tied to women's—but not men's—perceptions of its safety, according to new research.
Jan 10, 2018
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This year's Golden Globes will adopt a more serious tone as many celebrity women take a stand against sexual harassment and sexual assault by wearing black attire. This and other recent movements against sexual assault are ...
Jan 4, 2018
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Time Magazine recently featured "The Silence Breakers" as its 2017 "Person of the Year," a nod to the countless women who have come forward with stories of unwanted sexual advances and sexual assaults.
Jan 3, 2018
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Children who have been victims of violence are more likely to drop out of high school before graduation than their peers, according to a new study co-authored by a Duke scholar.
Dec 1, 2017
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In the wake of the deluge of news about sexual harassment and alleged assaults by several high-profile and powerful men, it is important to look at the causes and consequences of forced sex in the workplace – but also in ...
Dec 1, 2017
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Radiologic signs of injury could help identify victims of intimate partner violence, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Nov 27, 2017
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In the wake of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving Harvey Weinstein and Bill O'Reilly, Americans may be learning just how prevalent sexual violence is in our society.
Oct 27, 2017
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As students return to universities across Canada and the United States this month, the safety of female students is a major concern. Sexual violence occurs on all campuses and can no longer be ignored.
Sep 5, 2017
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