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
Oct 07 Watch How Islamic State uses systematic sexual violence against women By PBS News Hour The Islamic State has gained notoriety for their beheadings and mass executions, but the group has also abducted thousands of women to make into sex slaves. A former female captive shares her story with the NewsHour, plus Gwen Ifill talks… Continue watching
Sep 19 Kerry Washington, John Hamm help White House unveil campaign against campus sexual assault By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The White House has enlisted Hollywood stars including Jon Hamm of "Mad Men" and Connie Britton of "Nashville" to help fight campus sexual assault. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are unveiling the "It's On Us"… Continue reading
Aug 27 Army general loses a star for stalling sexual assault case By Robert Burns, Associated Press A two-star Army general faulted for failing to properly investigate sexual assault and other accusations against a colonel on his staff will be retired at one-star rank, the Army announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 01 Combating on-campus sexual assault with your smart phone By Elizabeth Jones The White House renewed its call to action when President Barack Obama signed a memorandum establishing a task force to protect college students, who are at the highest risk of sexual assault. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch Will strengthening higher ed's accountability on campus rape create 'shadow' justice system? By PBS News Hour Senators have proposed bipartisan legislation with steeper penalties for educational institutions that fail to investigate reports of sexual assault -- and some voices in higher ed are pushing back. Anne Neal of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni joins… Continue watching