Dec 19 How economic theory can help stop sexual assault By Michael Chwe Economist Michael Chwe turns to game theory to explain how a new reporting technology and social norms marketing can help reduce the incidence of sexual assault. Continue reading
Dec 15 What does the oft-cited '1 in 5' campus sexual assault stat really mean? By Jake New, Inside Higher Ed If there’s a conversation taking place about the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the United States, the statistic “one in five” is usually thrown around. For many it’s a number that has helped galvanize a movement. But many question… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 2:50 Hagel says rise in reporting of military sexual assaults is 'good news,' but more progress needed By PBS News Hour While the estimated number of cases of sexual assault are down 25 percent from two years ago, actual reports of assault have increased 8 percent in the past year. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel said the findings are both a… Continue watching
Dec 04 Military sexual assault reports increased 8 percent in 2014 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The number of sexual assaults reported by military service members rose again this year, with an increase of 8 percent, officials told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Dec 01 Bill Cosby resigns from Temple University board By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy In the wake of a string of rape and assault allegations, 77-year-old entertainer Bill Cosby resigned from his position on the Temple University’s board of trustees Monday. Cosby has been on the board at his alma mater… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch Article on brutal sexual assault provokes investigation at the University of Virginia By PBS News Hour A story in Rolling Stone details the gang rape of an 18-year-old student by seven men at a fraternity house at the University of Virginia. Journalist Sabrina Erdely says that the young woman reported the assault to the administration but… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch New attention and consequences for rape allegations against Bill Cosby By PBS News Hour NBC scrapped development of a new Bill Cosby show, Netflix postponed the release of a new comedy special and TV land canceled his reruns in light of new and renewed accusations by five women that the comedian sexually assaulted them. Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch Will saying yes to affirmative consent curb college sexual assault? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch Sexual assaults, 'pervasive' bullying revealed in N.J. town prized for football By PBS News Hour At Sayreville War Memorial High in New Jersey, seven players from the school’s revered football program were arrested for attacking younger teammates in the team’s locker room. Jeffrey Brown learns more about the charges of sexual assault and “pervasive” bullying… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch Gillibrand calls for more women to raise their voices and get involved in public life By PBS News Hour As one of only 20 women currently serving in the Senate, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has focused on addressing sexual assault in the military and on college campuses. In her new book, "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change… Continue watching