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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 "Violence Against Women Act":

"… ke progress on campuses,” said Biden.Biden, who helped write the federal Violence Against Women Act while he was in the U.S. Senate, raised his voice when speaking about sexu …"

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 "Violence Against Women Act":

"… ederal government on handling these cases.Biden, who authored the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994, called on colleges and universities to be leaders in tackling the …"

Despite promises, some rape victims stuck paying exam bills

By Ben Protess and Emily Witt

Rape victim often saddled with medical and testing bills to aid the crime-solving process

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rape":

"… ds is a bill for her exam, said Katherine Hull, a spokeswoman for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.After all, she said, "Rape is not somet …"

"… for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.After all, she said, "Rape is not something you can budget for".Despite billing concerns, Hull and ot …"

"… thought," said Greene, who runs the advocacy group Speaking Out About Rape.An opportunity to strengthen VAWA will come soon because Congress must rea …"

"… wrong thing," she said.The problem has been known for years, according to Rape Victim Advocates, a nonprofit that is contracted by 12 Chicago-area hospit …"

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Notre Dame case highlights complexities of campus sexual assault investigations

By Kristen Lombardi

Notre Dame case illustrates continuing struggles

Excerpts from this story referencing "Violence Against Women Act":

"… incorporated, as Section 304, into the Senate’s re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act, but not the House’s. Advocates were pinning their hopes on the bill mak …"

Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act headed for President's signature

By Kristen Lombardi

Measure takes on issues raised by Center probe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Violence Against Women Act":

"… s sexual violence on Thursday, including it in a bipartisan renewal of the Violence Against Women Act following months of congressional gridlock. The Senate has already approve …"

"… s, say they are stunned — and delighted — by the sudden passage of the Violence Against Women Act, following weeks of legislative stalemate. Many of them were walking the h …"