Last month, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB2310—a bill that aims to prosecute distributing sexual images to children, but community groups and teachers say it has the capability of instead targeting those who provide inclusive education on gender and sex.
Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are still studying its effects on society. A new report focusing on domestic violence during the pandemic revealed social backgrounds and life circumstances played a significant role in how survivors view their abuse. Paige Sweet, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan and author of the report, conducted interviews with 50 pandemic-era abuse survivors in Michigan, most of whom were struggling financially. .
A north Texas nonprofit organization is working to reduce stress for trauma survivors creates "soft" police station interview rooms. They paint the walls and add comfortable furniture, lamps, rugs and artwork to make them less cold and sterile. Tracy Matheson, founder of Project Beloved, said she created the concept after studying trauma-informed investigations, which put the survivor s needs at the forefront. .
Advocates say victims of rape by a spouse can now seek justice - under a new law closing a loophole that did not punish rape and sexual battery cases, when the victim is married to the alleged perpetrator. House Bill 161, signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine, is a groundbreaking moment for Ohio - said Emily Gemar, director of public policy with the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. .
Under a new law closing a loophole that did not punish rape and sexual battery cases when the victim is married to the alleged perpetratorampnbspHouse Bill 161 signed into law by Gov