Results for Assault & Violence

And for anyone who has ever asked, "Why didn't she run away?" or "Why didn't he scream?" — this one's for you, too.

Three out of four rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.

From reproductive rights to paid family leave to sexual and domestic violence, our society neatly categorizes issues where women bear the brunt of the...

A new study highlights just how important it is for OBGYNs to screen pregnant women for abuse.

If you or someone you know is dealing with sexual assault, there are many organizations that can help.

We hear and read the phrase “sexual assault” quite a bit. But how is it defined? Here are some resources to understand what it means and how to get help.

"The United States is no particular safe haven for women."

Parents can encounter a steep learning curve about how to best support a child in the aftermath of a rape. Here are the stories of two families as they've navigated immense challenges and sought justice and healing.

When someone you’re dating is pressuring, controlling or disrespecting you in digital, that’s not cool!

National organization reports that more than 90 percent of women who are homeless have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse.

Help prevent domestic violence before it starts. Join the campaign to teach boys and young men the importance of healthy relationships and respect early. We'...

Many victims can't afford lawyers. What if we gave them one for free?

A hand flies into the air. I'm halfway through Psychology of Trauma, one of the courses I teach at the University of Oregon. Fifty students and I are cra...

Friends of Hadiya Pendleton are asking people to wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

This distracting debate stalls efforts to solve an issue that is undeniably prevalent, destructive to individuals, families and communities and - most of all - preventable.

Lily hid from her ex for more than 20 years, but he found her because Facebook forces even women who need anonymity to use their real names.

My name is Alec Fischer . I'm passionate about social change work, film production...

Want to stop Chicago's violence? End Poverty First

At increasingly young ages, programs aim to teach children about healthy relationships and create places where parents, teachers, and children feel they can speak up about abuse. The message cannot obscure the fact that adults, not children, are responsible for keeping children safe.