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IMPACT: Official calls mishandling of sexual assault cases 'staggering'

By Sarah Favot

Official blames colleges for 'misplaced sense of values and priorities'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rape":

"… ial board dismissing a student’s case because the victim was drinking.“Rape is Rape is Rape and the sooner universities make that clear, the sooner we …"

"… exually assaulted and sought help through the UNH “Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program,” established in 1978 and one of the first of its kin …"

Black Missouri teens increasingly tried disproportionately as adults

By Kenneth J. Cooper

Missouri has been prosecuting black teens as adults in increasingly disproportionate numbers

Reed College still struggling with campus sexual assault policies

By Lee van der Voo

Reed College, an elite Oregon school, is struggling to put the the debate over campus sexual assault policies to rest
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Center's campus assault series part of Congressional hearing record

By Caitlin Ginley

The Center for Public Integrity’s Sexual Assault on Campus became part of the official record of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing tod

Continuing impact from Center series

By Kristen Lombardi

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And as commemorating events get underway nationwide, the Center for Public Integrity’s recent proje

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rape":

"… , parents, and student victims, as well as advocacy organizations like the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network and Students Active for Ending Rape. …"

"… he Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network and Students Active for Ending Rape. “We had the anecdotal information from our cases, but not the full pict …"

Biden, Duncan highlight new federal guidance on campus sex assault probes

By Kristen Lombardi

Obama administration hopes new policies will address problems raised by Center series.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rape":

"… to be leaders in tackling the prevalence of sexual assaults on campuses.“Rape is Rape,” the vice president said, “and the sooner universities make t …"

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San Francisco lets students own up to misdeeds rather than face expulsion

By Jeremy Adam Smith

How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions — and why they may rise again

Minor offenders, major consequences

By Julie Strupp

Why Wisconsin’s justice system continues to treat 17-year-olds as adults

Georgia's 'bootstrapping' detention of kids for indiscretions

By Susan Ferriss

A report criticizes Georgia confinement of kids for repeating minor "status offenses," such as curfew violations

Federal report slams record of putting youth in adult prison

By Susan Ferriss

A new federal report recommends serious study, reconsideration of imprisoning youths as adults

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