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Tag Archives: Crime
New Report Suggests ‘Campus Culture of Secrecy’ Stands Between Sexual Assault Victims and Justice
The Center for Public Integrity has released a new series of reports which argues that college women who are sexually assaulted often find themselves facing a campus culture of secrecy, where it is difficult to report the assault and take … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania, Rape
Tagged Center for Public Integrity, Clery Act, College, Crime, Education, Pennsylvania, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence against women, Women
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Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act Passed
Last Thursday, the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act was approved by the Senate 68-29. The long-awaited legislation makes it a federal crime to assault people based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, and gender identity, and allows for added charges … Continue reading
DNA Evidence Used to Solve Older Rape Cases
In New York City, investigators are turning to DNA evidence as a means for solving cases of rape long after the fact. Used for years as a means of overturning wrongful convictions, a $500,000 federal grant is now funding investigations … Continue reading
Posted in Rape
Tagged Crime, DNA evidence, New York City, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence against women, Women
WLP Executive Director on Reporting Rape
Carol Tracy, Executive Director of the Women’s Law Project, was quoted in an article this weekend in the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Rape statistics are down in New Orleans, but this may be due to a mislabeling of rapes and sex … Continue reading
