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UrduResearchers analyzed data from 241 Florida law enforcement agencies across 67 counties to explore police misconduct. They uncovered 24 types of offenses, such as assault, weapons violations, manslaughter, and perjury. Notably, failure to report and perjury topped the list, with sexual crimes and drug/alcohol-related offenses also prominent.
Tag: Sexual Assault
Programs to Prevent Sexual Violence Show No Evidence of Curbing Assaults
Sexual violence prevention programs effectively change ideas and beliefs that underscore assaults, but show no evidence of reducing their actual occurrence, a new analysis shows.
Grant helps expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training across Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a federal grant of nearly $500,000 to expand access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) across Middle Tennessee, particularly to rural and underserved areas.
Expert says hockey world is experiencing ‘watershed’ moment
Amid allegations of sexual assaults involving players at multiple levels, cover ups and slush fund payouts to victims, a West Virginia University scholar and renowned social science expert on violence in the world of hockey predicts radical changes are ahead…
Study: Violent sexual predators use dating apps as hunting grounds
Dating apps are now an entrenched part of American social life, but there’s work to do to ensure users’ safety. New research suggests that violent sexual predators are using dating apps as hunting grounds for vulnerable victims.
The Medical Minute: SANE spaces during the unthinkable
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner rooms are special areas set aside for victims of sexual assault so that they can bypass the triage area of the public Emergency Department and get the care they need in the most comfortable atmosphere possible. Two Penn State Health nurses trained in treating victims share what patients can expect.
Transparency, amnesty may boost reports of sexual violence
While there has been intense publicity around sexual assault in collegiate sports, there has been little research into what mechanisms need to be in place for more reporting to occur among college athletes, said lead author, Alice Ellyson.
Sexual assault related ER visits increase more than tenfold
An increasing number of people are seeking emergency medical help for sexual assault, according to a new study.
Military sexual trauma impacts both genders, men may misuse alcohol more than women
Military sexual trauma (MST) can have a corrosive impact on trust within the U.S. military, as well as a number of negative effects on the individual. A recent study has examined the prevalence of MST history among U.S. Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers, the extent to which MST history predicts risk for alcohol misuse and problems, and potential sex differences in these experiences and outcomes. Findings indicate that MST is alarmingly prevalent for both female and male service members; in fact, the prevalence of MST appears to be much higher for male service members than is often reported.
Expert available to comment on Education Department’s new guidance for colleges on responding to sexual misconduct
This week, the U.S. Department of Education released new guidance for colleges on how to respond to incidents of sexual misconduct under Title IX. The Q&A document indicates how Title IX will be enforced until the department has completed its…
75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month later
Researchers want sexual assault survivors to know that it’s normal to feel awful right after the assault, but that many will feel better within three months. They create a timeline for recovery based on meta-analysis of 22 studies.
The Medical Minute: Getting help following a sexual assault
For those seeking care for a sexual assault, a hospital visit can be terrifying. Providers say that’s why helping a patient feel safe and in control throughout their experience is critical.
Researcher gets $1.2M grant to study sexual violence screening on college campuses
A researcher at Binghamton University’s Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences has received a four-year, $1.2 million R01 grant to study how to effectively implement intimate partner and sexual violence screenings in college health centers across the United States.
Rush University Medical Center Joins Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts
Rush is first in Illinois to Join TIME’S UP Healthcare National Campaign Rush University Medical Center is increasing its efforts to bring safety, equity and dignity to the workplace as part of the TIME’S UP Healthcare (TUH) campaign. TIME’S UP…