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A Grand Chute police recruit alleged she was sexually assaulted. Days later she lost her job.

November 11, 2023

The department didn’t seek outside investigation for case involving its own employee, yet invoked “victim rights” laws to resist disclosing details of the incident involving two other police recruits By Jacob Resneck Wisconsin Watch This story was produced as part of the NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) News Lab, a consortium of six news outlets covering northeastern […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Grand Chute, Jacob Resneck, Marsys Law for Wisconsin, Sexual Assault

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Poor Police Work Is Letting Rapists Go Free: That Has to Stop

July 2, 2022

By Christine McDonald There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. More than 97% of perpetrators get off scot-free. A major reason is mismanagement of physical evidence. It’s time for police work to enter the modern era — and employ the latest technology for collecting […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Christine McDonald, Sexual Assault

Dare2Know Encourages Teens to Use Their Voice Taking Action and Spreading Awareness on Sexual Assault

April 17, 2021

By Hayley Crandall April marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Dare2Know is encouraging teens to use their voices in their communities to speak up about sexual violence, safety and the value of healthy relationships. “Our individual voice matters and our collective voices matter,” Kwnwahta Smith, a Dare2Know youth leader, said in […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dare2Know, Hayley Crandall, Sexual Assault, Siab Vaj

Marquette’s Denim Day 2019 Supports Survivors of Sexual Assault on April 24

April 20, 2019

By Nyesha Stone When it comes to sexual assault, the victim’s choice of clothing is often criticized when in reality the reason for the assault goes far beyond something as simple as an outfit. Often, individuals—mainly women and girls—are constantly made to be aware of their clothing choices if their choices indicate “asking for it.” […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Denim Day, Nyesha Stone, Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence

Officer Who Shot Sylville Smith Charged With Felony Sexual Assault

October 27, 2016

By Miela Fetaw The police officer who shot and killed 23-year-old Sylville Smith in the Sherman Park neighborhood in August has been arrested for sexual assault, police said Thursday. Sexual assault allegations against Dominique Heaggan-Brown reportedly emerged Aug. 15, two days after the death of Smith. They were made public by police on October 20. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dominique Heaggan-Brown, Miela Fetaw, Milwaukee Police Department, Sexual Assault, Sylville Smith

Former Cop Daniel Holtzclaw Sentenced to 263 Years

January 29, 2016

Victory is the Biggest Rape Case You’ve Never Heard Of by Attorney Benjamin L. Crump NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist “Wrong is wrong: justice needs to be served,” is a statement that my client Jannie Ligons made when she was interviewed shortly after Daniel Holtzclaw was found guilty of rape, forcible oral sodomy and other […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Benjamin Crump, Daniel Holtzclaw, Sexual Assault

New Report Examines Why Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Don’t Call the Police

October 30, 2015

Report Courtesy of ACLU Media A new report issued today reveals that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault face widespread and serious police discrimination when they seek protection from the criminal justice system. Responses from the Field: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Policing is based on a nationwide survey of 900 advocates, attorneys, service […]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACLU Media, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault Reporting

WCASA Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Women of Color in Reproductive Justice Movement

October 2, 2015

by Brianna Rae This past weekend marked the 30th anniversary of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA), an agency that works tirelessly with organizations around the state to offer support, advocacy, and information to victims of sexual violence and their families. Celebrated at Olbrich Gardens, the event was a chance for WCASA to unveil […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brianna Rae, Loretta Ross, Pennie Meyers, Rape, Reproductive Justice, Sexual Assault, WCASA, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

About 1 In 4 Of Female UW-Madison Students Say They’ve Been Sexually Assaulted

October 2, 2015

Survey Respondents Say In Most Cases Of Assault, Offender Had Been Drinking by Shamane Mills and The Associated Press Nearly 28 percent of female undergraduates responding to a campus survey at University of Wisconsin-Madison say they’ve been sexually assaulted. UW-Madison was one of 27 universities around the country that participated in the survey put together […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Sexual Assault, Shamane Mills, University of Wisconsin, UW-Madison

Free, Nighttime YW Transit Rides Offer Sexual Assault Prevention

September 25, 2015

Madison, WI. – The brutal assault that occurred on Madison’s East side is a tragic reminder that we have work to do as a community. The YWCA Madison and United Way of Dane County stand with the young woman who was assaulted and with all those who have had to survive sexual assault: our friends, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Free Ride, Sexual Assault, YWCA, YWCA of Madison



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