State GovernmentDA In Stanford Sex Assault Case Writes Harsher Sentence BillJune 22, 2016(AP) — The attorneys who prosecuted a former Stanford University student-athlete whose light sentence for sexual assault drew national criticism have written legislation that would mandate harsher sentences in such cases.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Expanded Definition Of RapeJune 13, 2016(AP) — Two California lawmakers are pushing for an expanded definition of rape under state law in response to the Stanford University case that has drawn national attention.
Judge: Women Can Sue Uber Over Alleged Driver Sex AssaultsMay 6, 2016(AP) — A federal judge says two women who allege that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them, one in Boston and the other in South Carolina, can sue the ride-hailing company.
Women’s Center: Most Sexual Assaults In San Joaquin County Go UnreportedApril 4, 2016 | Rich IbarraIn San Joaquin County the number of official sexual assault cases has ranged from 135 to 175 per year over the last couple years. But last year the Women’s Center received calls from about 1300 sexual assault victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac State Police Seek Information Regarding A Sexual Assault On CampusNovember 25, 2015Sac State police are reporting a sexual assault took place last Sunday on campus.
Sac County Democrats Call On Mayor Johnson To ApologizeOctober 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittA group of Sacramento Democrats has asked Mayor Kevin Johnson to apologize and to take responsibility for any wrongdoing he may have committed in his treatment of women even though he has not been charged with any crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Requiring High Schools Teach 'Affirmative Consent'October 1, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed a bill that expands and makes sexual health education mandatory at public high schools. It adds a requirement that the instruction include information about different sexual orientations.
Rape On The Night Shift - Part 3: Former Janitors Go Undercover To Clean Up AbusesJune 24, 2015In response to reports of workplace sexual assault on janitors, a team of unconventional investigators is working to hold the janitorial industry accountable.
Rape On The Night Shift - Part 2: What’s the Government Doing to Prevent Janitors From Getting Raped?June 24, 2015Many janitors report that they were assaulted while cleaning hotels, shopping malls and even the San Francisco Ferry Building. These women have been largely invisible to the government agencies in charge of keeping workers safe on the job.
Rape On The Night Shift - Part 1: Working Alone, At Night, Janitors Risk Sexual ViolenceJune 24, 2015Most janitors working at offices, airports and schools start their workday just when many of us are ending ours. Some are women, working alone at night, and that can put them in danger.
