Prison sexual assault victims can now petition for compassionate release
Advocates are hoping more survivors of sexual assaults in federal prison can use a new method to win early release.
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Lawsuits Say Lyft Doesn't Do Enough To Protect Women From Predatory Drivers
Dozens of women say Lyft drivers sexually assaulted them. They are suing the ride-hailing company to force it to make rides safer.
In Their Own Words: People With Intellectual Disabilities Talk About Rape
In the final piece of NPR's series on the sexual assault epidemic against people with intellectual disabilities, we hear from victims themselves about how these experiences shape their lives.
University Of Minnesota Football Team Ends Boycott, Will Play Bowl Game
"Let me first state so there is no misperception: sexual harassment and violence against women have no place on this campus," a team leader says.
Stanford Tops Federal List With 5 Sexual Violence Investigations
Just before the Brock Turner case sparked fresh outrage, a federal agency issued its latest list of inquiries into how sexual assault allegations are handled on U.S. campuses.
New Report Says Pentagon Not Doing Enough For Sexual Assault Victims
The Pentagon admits a major concern over reprisals against troops who report sexual assault. A Human Rights Watch report says the Pentagon isn't doing enough to repair harm done by this retaliation.
Underreporting Makes Sexual Violence At Work Difficult To Address
Victims of sexual abuse at work are often afraid to come forward. So when a Colorado resort recently agreed to settle a sexual harassment case, it was a relatively rare victory for abused workers.
WATCH: New Zealand Female MPs Silenced In Parliament After Disclosing Sexual Assaults
The lawmakers were ordered to leave after speaking about their experiences and calling for an apology from the prime minister over controversial remarks he made a day earlier.
Can A Person With Dementia Consent To Sex?
A jury in Iowa acquitted a man who had been criminally charged for having sex with his wife, who had Alzheimer's. Very few care facilities have policies on dementia, sex and consent.
Report Shreds 'Rolling Stone' Rape Story, But Many On Campus Have Moved On
A review of a story about an alleged rape is the latest in a long saga for the U. of Virginia. The fraternity implicated in the story plans to sue; advocates say fewer rape victims are coming forward.