Report: Why US colleges fail to prevent campus sexual assault

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September 9, 2023

U S Colleges Fail To Prevent Sexual Assault

Study recommends broader prevention approach

News Organizations Report Porn Impact

Our kids are at risk. Are We Listening?

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States withhold cooling aid for poor

Texas' methane waste accelerates climate change

Safer State platform works to eliminate chemicals

Colleges Sexual Assault Programs Fail U S Students

Consequences: 1 in 5 women experience sexual assault on US campuses

A research team analyzed data from 80 studies evaluating campus sexual assault prevention programs in the U S and found that student attitudes may have changed but actual rates of sexual assault did not.

A broader ecological approach to preventing violence was recommended by targeting risk factors that exist within the community and in society at large.

Campus sexual assault prevention programs could do more to prevent violence, even after a decade-long federal mandate

In the 10 years since the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act took effect, the measure appears to have had a greater effect on knowledge about sexual assault than on prevention.

Pornography Affects Us All in U S

A roundup of news stories about the negative impact on kids and identified common trends

News reports include a New York Post article, ABC interview, The Guardian findings, NPR articles, Washington Post and more about sophisticated AI pornography to child trafficking on Facebook to serious health consequences for teens. Click on Read More for details.

Dr. Gail Dines Explores How Hypersexualized Media Legitimizes Prostitution

Culture Reframed Founder & President Dr. Gail Dines explores the ties between pornography and prostitution. Visit Culture Reframed library for reports and helpful links.

Global News

The World Report

In Latin America, many single mothers struggle to get child support. Activists and public officials are trying to change that.

A combination of a patriarchal culture and weak laws allow for many fathers to skip parental obligations and get away with it.

State News

Sexual assault survivors can now track their rape kits in most states Stateline

Texas' methane waste accelerates climate change StatesNews

Use Safer States platform to coordinate with advocates, policymakers and scientists to influence public policy and cooperate practices. Eliminate exposure to over 12,000 chemicals, ensure safer food and drinking water. Check policies in your state SaferStates

States withhold cooling aid for poor as heat gets deadlier eenews

Interactive Map: U S abortion policies and access after ROE Guttmacher

Take Act Now

Support legislation that protects our children

The EARN IT Act is the most important child protection legislation pending before Congress in 2023. It creates a safer world for children. 190+ organizations from all 50 states support the EARN IT Act.

What is happening: Sexual abuse of a child is recorded and circulated on popular social media sites. Big Tech scans for malware and spyware but leaves child sexual abuse material undetected.

Learn the facts provided by The National Center On Sexual Exploitation, contact your members of Congress and urge them to cosponsor the EARN IT Act today. Click here and take a few minutes to support this important legislation NCOSE

For Your Information

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Use well-designed gaming technology to educate users about climate resilience and build resilience in your community. Arsht-Resilience

Why have you read 'The Great Gatsby' but not Ursula Parrott's 'Ex-Wife'? TheConversation

What is green hydrogen and why is it touted as a clean fuel AP

How is the IRS using the funding boost TheConversation

Domestic Violence 101 - A self-paced course to learn about foundational knowledge of domestic abuse: the scope, impact, types of abuse, common tactics used, the cultural contexts of domestic abuse, and ways to effectively support someone who is experiencing abuse. NGBVLC

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College and university programs, guidelines, digital tools, videos to change the narrative on campus gender-based violence FuturesWithoutViolence

Survivors Speaking Out: a toolkit about defamation lawsuits and other retaliation by and for people speaking out about sex-based harassment NWLC

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