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Training and resources to support survivors, hold offenders accountable, and end gender-based violence.
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Joined October 2010
This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: Sexual victimization reported by inmates in the US rises, accountability questions grow over law enforcement sexual abuse and misconduct, and all the news updates from the week of December 10, 2025. Read it: https://t.co/DbwQ122zip
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This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: New data on the prevalence of gender-based violence was released by the WHO, the latest on major cases involving sexual violence, and more. Get the entire news breakdown every Wednesday on our Substack: https://t.co/TzMlqA32Xp
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Time is running out to get the best deal on EVAWI26 conference tickets!!!⏰ Register before December 3 to save up to $125 on your registration: https://t.co/GZvkNs6nYc
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Today, November 25, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, the focus is on online abuse. We have 4 new articles on our Substack focusing on safety in digital spaces! Check them out at: https://t.co/UTa9YdbHrh
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This week in Confronting Sexual Violence, we break down the latest on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, share new updates to law enforcement guidelines in MA, and much more. Read our newsletter on Substack:
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Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill declined to file criminal charges against Tim Ballard, saying his office believed it lacked the evidence needed to charge Ballard of engaging in sexual assault or misconduct. Article:
sltrib.com
Salt Lake County D.A. Sim Gill declined to file criminal charges against Tim Ballard, the anti-child-trafficking celebrity.
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Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein came together, ahead of the House vote, to courageously share their stories on Capitol Hill, demonstrating bravery and unity. These are just a few of the powerful moments captured today. We stand with all survivors. #StartbyBelieving
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In Wisconsin a bill is advancing that would allow victims to file charges up to 20 years after being sexually assaulted. Article:
wpr.org
The bipartisan proposal would give prosecutors up to 20 years to file charges in many types of sexual assault cases.
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California has a new law providing expanded leave protections for victims of violence and their family members who are victims when they are seeking legal, medical, mental health, or safety planning services. Article:
ogletree.com
Employees in California who are victims of violence—and their family members who are victims—now have expanded leave protections when they seek legal, medical, mental health, or safety planning...
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New York has two new laws aimed at making domestic violence victims safer: 1: Requires police officers to remove weapons when responding to domestic or family violence calls 2: Connects violence against animals with violence against people Article:
news10.com
New York has passed two new laws to protect domestic violence victims by allowing police officers to temporarily seize weapons from suspects and expanding the definition of violence to include acts…
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The American Law Institute recently approved a “Special Rule on Vicarious Liability for Sexual Assault” as part of the Third Restatement of Torts: Miscellaneous Provisions, allowing employers to be held liable for sexual assaults. Article:
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The New York Times took a look inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade’ in L.A., one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States. Article:
nytimes.com
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
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Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and plagiarism, according to a newly published report. Article:
washingtonpost.com
An attempted kiss, cash payments and other allegations roil the Anglican Church in North America.
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An Uber driver was arrested after reports of drugging and raping a tourist in Miami Beach. Article:
cbsnews.com
Rafael Martinez, 42, is charged with one count of sexual battery on a physically helpless victim, the arrest affidavit said.
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Ohio County solved its first Sexual Assault Kit Initiative cold case from a 2008 sexual assault. Article:
wtrf.com
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to up to 35 years in prison in a 2008 sexual assault case solved more than a decade later through the West Virginia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, O…
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“It’s time to bring the same rigor and consistency to sexual assault investigations that transformed DWI enforcement — strengthening survivor trust and case outcomes” - Matt Stegner Article:
police1.com
It’s time to bring the same rigor and consistency to sexual assault investigations that transformed DWI enforcement — strengthening survivor trust and case outcomes
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UN Women reports that 1 in 3 organizations worldwide have cut or ended programs to stop violence against women. Report:
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🧵Confronting Sexual Violence weekly news breakdown → October 29, 2025: New UN Women report, Matt Stegner highlights the urgent need for a more standardized approach to sexual assault investigations, a closer look inside 'the Blade', and more.
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