At this week’s meeting there will be a public speaking trainer who will focus on overcoming the anxiety of public speaking, which will greatly help any who are planning on getting involved and answering difficult questions about sexual assault.
Man Sentenced to Life for Rape
A man was handed a life sentence for a brutal Isla Vista rape that occurred 4 years ago. The victim spoke out after the man convicted of the attack was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison…
Filipina executive elevates rape case to UN
MANILA, Philippines — It was the sight of her eleven-year-old daughter that convinced Karen Verdito to seek justice for her rape 11 years ago. Now, the injustice faced by other victims of sexual assault has driven her to seek the intervention of the United Nations…
County psychologist arrested on new rape charge
A county clinicial psychologist facing charges for sexually assaulting one of his patients and the attempted sexual exploitation of another patient has been arrested on suspicion of raping another former patient…
Possible Time Discrepancy Emerges in Frimpong Trial
Testimony in the trial of former UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong is beginning to reveal what would seem to be a time lapse in between when Frimpong was last seen and when his accuser first made contact with friends about needing help…
Reforms aim to dispel rape myths and increase convictions
Juries are to be told how rape victims typically respond in an attempt to dispel “rape myths” which ministers believe are contributing to plummeting conviction rates for the crime…