Survivors were denied justice once again when Epstein was found dead in his jail cell.
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A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
Lehrmann gave evidence in his case against Channel 10, but exercised his right to silence during the 2022 criminal trial. It shows the unfairness
Myths about rape and assault persist even in the post-MeToo era.
A national framework to address and prevent sexual and gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions includes a tool to guide responses to victims, alleged perpetrators and the community.
More than a dozen women’s organizations pleaded with the federal government to slow down and treat their concerns seriously about Bill C-28. It didn’t listen.
A survivor’s choice to disclose should be solely based on their readiness to share their story.
Police news releases and media reporting of assault incidents sometimes mention victims suffered no physical injuries. Here’s why that’s so dismissive and harmful.
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction isn’t the norm for perpetrators of sexual violence.
We can’t just blame falling rape prosecutions on a lack of resources.
Changes to the criminalization of HIV nondisclosure in Canada must consider the vulnerability and violence experienced by women living with HIV.
Part of a law that goes into effect in New York state on Aug. 14 allows victims more time sue in civil court. Epstein’s victims can still go after his estate.
Interventions to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violence in eastern DR Congo often reinforce traditional gender stereotypes
Universities have done a lot over the last two years to respond to the high rate of sexual assault and harassment on campus, but we still don’t know whether rates of incidents have dropped.
It’s not shallow to be upset by the latest scandals. Learning about the bad behavior of people we admire can harm our very sense of self.
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Lecturer in Journalism, City St George's, University of London
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PhD Candidate, Vanderbilt University
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Professor of Safeguarding and Violence Prevention, Director of the Institute for Children's Futures, Manchester Metropolitan University
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University of Liverpool
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Professor, Department of Psychology, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University
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Researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Psychologist and Faculty Member, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Research Coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Global & Language Studies, RMIT University
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Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Perspectives in HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
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Chancellor's Professor, Psychology, Carleton University
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Professorial Lecturer, Department of Justice, Law & Criminology, American University School of Public Affairs
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Sexual Assault Clinician/Lecturer in Counselling, University of Notre Dame Australia