Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
SD eyes possible reforms involving sexual assault kits
When South Dakota's new budget kicks in this week, there will be money to address potential funding shortfalls for rape kits. At the same time…
Ohio legislation seeks felony charges for repeat voyeurs
By Savana Capp / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Ohio legislators are …
Ohio domestic violence prevention programs face funding concerns
The federal budget proposal now being hashed out in Congress would significantly reduce funding for programs aiming to prevent domestic violence and a…
Ohio advocates call to protect survivor services
Advocates are urging Ohio lawmakers to preserve critical funding for rape crisis centers in the upcoming state budget. The request comes amid deep …
Hundreds turned away as OH domestic violence shelters face budget pressures
A new report showed programs serving domestic violence survivors in Ohio are stretched thin, with hundreds of people who need help being turned away …
FBI promises missing Indigenous investigations but deletes historical data
The FBI has said it will add resources in 10 states including New Mexico to tackle unresolved crimes, with a focus on those related to missing and …
ND communities gain knowledge on preventing child sexual abuse
A North Dakota task force raising awareness about child sexual abuse is close to wrapping up its work and its leader said she hopes more communities u…
Mississippi rape kit tests reveal serial offender patterns as backlog persists
New data show a 27% increase in rape kit testing across Mississippi since the state implemented a 2023 law requiring all new sexual assault evidence t…
Indiana survivor says nonprofit exploited her story
By Mary Claire Molloy for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press Indiana-Public …
IN sexual assault victims often suffer in silence, urged to seek help
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Crimes against men and women ranging from grabbing and fondling to rape to criminally deviant conduct are …
Research: One in seven Utah children is a victim of sexual abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and new research at Utah State University finds one in seven Utah children experiences sexual abuse --…
Ohio advocacy day puts spotlight on sexual violence awareness
More than 100 people came to the Ohio Statehouse to mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month late last week. As part of the 13th …