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Proposed legislation revises requirements for clergy reporting on child abuse

February 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Three bills advocating for change to Utah clergy child abuse reporting requirements are making their way through the current legislative session.
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BYU community speaks out about missing and murdered Native American women

February 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: La comunidad de BYU habla acerca de la desaparición y muerte de mujeres nativo-americanas
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Gov. Herbert delivers final State of the State address

January 30, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert emphasized the importance of education, the strength of Utah’s economy and the challenges associated with population growth during his 11th and final State of the State address on Jan. 29.
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Bid to ban marriages for 15-year-olds in Utah clears hurdle

March 04, 2019 12:00 AM
Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, speaks with Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan,on the House floor Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Salt Lake City. A proposal to ban most underage marriage in Utah has cleared its first hurdle with support from women who have left polygamous groups. (Associated Press)
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HB20, HB108 seek to strengthen human trafficking penalties

January 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Lawmakers will consider new legislation to protect vulnerable victims of human trafficking in the upcoming 2019 general legislative session. (Bryan Pearson)
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HB19 would protect domestic abuse victims awaiting trial

January 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Lawmakers are considering different ways to protect domestic abuse victims awaiting trial. (Mallory Jesperson)
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BYU nursing professor helps change Utah's sexual violence policies

September 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Julie Valentine trains the BYU Police department on January 25, 2016, on processing sexual assault documentation. Valentine's work has helped make the submission and analysis of all sexual assault evidence kits mandatory. (BYU Photo)
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Utah takes strides to combat human trafficking

January 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Attorney General Reyes talks to students in the Tanner Building on Jan. 9. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month. (Ari Davis)
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HB74: Expanded definition for sexual assault goes to governor

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By, Christopher Filanc-Gustafson
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Sex abuse education bill passes House

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Miranda Collette
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Update: Sex abuse bill heard in the Senate, comes one step closer to law

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
by Miranda Collette
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