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First lady of Sierra Leone discusses societal issues at Utah World Trade Center Women's Breakfast

November 09, 2024 08:50 AM
Editor's note: The following story discusses sexual violence and may be traumatizing to some individuals.
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The Refuge Utah rape crisis center accepts volunteers

May 17, 2024 12:00 AM
Tucked away beneath the mouth of the Provo Canyon stands The Refuge Utah — a crisis center for survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape or stalking — and BYU students are invited to help the cause.
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What students should know about reporting sexual harassment, assault

February 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Sexual Assault Awareness Night, held by BYU's Women of Color club on Feb. 8, gave students the space to learn and discuss feelings and experiences regarding sexual assault.
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Ex-BYU professor admits to three counts of sexual battery in no contest plea

May 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Editor's note: this article contains references to sexual battery. Reader discretion is advised.
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'Voices of Courage' campaign spreads domestic abuse awareness

October 21, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU's Women's Services & Resources center and Title IX office collaborated this week on the 'Voices of Courage' campaign, which aims to teach students how to recognize the signs of domestic abuse and utilize campus resources to address it.
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BYU research shows Utah above national average for rapes per capita

August 10, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Women and Leadership Project published a BYU research snapshot regarding sexual assault among Utah women on Aug. 3, listing Utah as above the national average for rapes per capita.
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BYU releases 2021 sexual assault survey

March 17, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU published a 2021 campus climate survey on sexual assault. The survey covered topics regarding Title IX, student perceptions of campus safety and sexual assault.
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Campus Safety: Where sexual assault happens

December 03, 2021 12:00 AM
This campus safety series started out by talking to young women about how they feel afraid walking home at night from the Heritage Halls overflow parking in fear they'll be sexually assaulted.
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Sexual assault survivors find resources at The Refuge

November 16, 2021 12:00 AM
The Refugeis a center that supports victims of sexual assault, rape and domestic violence in their healing.
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Misconceptions about sexual assault abound in Utah

July 20, 2021 12:00 AM
Rape is the only violent crime in Utah that has a higher rate than the national average according to the Health Indicator Report of Sexual Violence from the Public Health Indicator Based Information System. Other violent crimes in Utah such as aggravated assault, robbery and homicide are half to three times lower than the national average.
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BYU student, sexual assault survivor shares story of healing

March 31, 2021 12:00 AM
Rebekah Yi was a 13-year-old middle school student studying in Philadelphia when a friend she thought she could trust sexually assaulted her.
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Former BYU groundskeeper sexual assault case dismissed

February 19, 2021 12:00 AM
A sexual assault case against a former BYU grounds supervisor was dismissed Friday due to insufficient evidence. Utah county prosecutor Jared Perkins moved to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning the case can be retried in the future.
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BYU, Utah women find healing amid high rates of sexual assault

February 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Nightmares, PTSD, trust issues, insecurity, depression, feelings of worthlessness, loneliness, fear, shame and more are all common occurrences for those who have experienced sexual assault. But the expanding reservoir of resources and awareness of sexual assault in Utah is bringing many survivors hope, healing and strength to move forward.
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Police Beat: Aug. 24 - 31

September 01, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU
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Police Beat: Aug. 17- 24

August 24, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU
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Police Beat: Aug. 10- Aug. 17

August 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Provo
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BYU and #MeToo: Has the climate improved on campus?

July 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: BYU y #MeToo: ¿Cómo el clima ha mejorado en el campus?
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Attitudes about sexual assault are improving at BYU, study says

November 12, 2019 12:00 AM
Attitudes towards sexual assault have improved at BYU since 2011, according to a recent study conducted by BYU psychology professor Melissa Jones and undergraduate students: Meagan Andrus, Erica Bennett, Albana Reategui and Tianna Chandler.
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