Sexual Assault

As the world advances, so do the tactics of sexual predators. Grooming is one of these, used by sexual predators looking to assault and abuse children. This term has been in the media a lot lately, so it is important to understand exactly what it is, what to look for, and what to do when…

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) may soon see an eight-year battle to change the way the military  handles sexual assault come to fruition. Gillibrand and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) have teamed up to back a bipartisan bill that would take sexual assault cases out of the military chain of command and move them to trained prosecutors.…

The past few years have seen a reckoning for sexual assault in terms of news coverage and state legislation. Across the country, we have seen laws that increase the penalties for rape, the time limits for filing civil claims regarding sexual assault, and condemnation for public figures who act abusively. The one thing we have…

Employers are generally liable for a hostile workplace, and for the conduct of their employees. If an employee sexually assaults another employee, or if a supervisor fails to address accusations of harassment, assault, or hostile work environment, the victim can file a claim to hold the employer liable. Employers will usually assert that the sexual…

A recent article from NBC News unveiled a tool allowing survivors of sexual assault to search for trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) in their area. Sexual assault forensic exams, also called rape kits, are an important tool in collecting evidence to support arrest and conviction of the perpetrator. However, not all medical professionals are…

Our society holds many false ideas surrounding sexual assault and violence. These assumptions and stereotypes are harmful to victims and, often, can hinder the justice system in working the way it’s supposed to. Anyone – any age and any gender – can be a victim of sexual assault, and debunking myths around sexual assault and…