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…
Tag: Sexual Assault
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…