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Utah County sexual assault cases spike over 75% in last 2 years

By Aubree B Jennings
January 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Reported sexual assault cases in Utah County have sharply increased in the last two years, increasing by over 75% compared to the previous four years, according to data from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
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Campus News

BYU student-parents navigate college life

By Molly Ogden Welch
March 03, 2022 12:00 AM
It’s 3:30 a.m. Like clockwork, I am awake again. After tossing and turning through the night, I am inevitably forced out of bed and out of my comfortable position, either by intense hunger or by a tiny human pushing on my bladder. I not-so-nimbly get out of bed, trying not to wake my husband with the grunts and groans that come from my 8-months-pregnant body. I go to the bathroom or grab a quick snack, and then it’s back to bed. Only now, the pregnancy insomnia kicks in and my mind is awake.
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Featured

Domestic violence victims can find safety when they realize the abuse they endure isn't normal

By Lindsey Reese
January 10, 2022 12:00 AM
When Jennie Bigelow returned home from her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she didn’t realize the word “domestic abuse” could have even been used to describe her home life before then.
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Campus Events

Title IX Office tackles topic of consent in dating

By Aubry Black
September 22, 2021 12:00 AM
Just Ask. These two words were the focus of Tuesday night’s event hosted by the Title IX Office about consent and safe dating practices.
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Featured

Misconceptions about sexual assault abound in Utah

By Kristine Kim
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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Campus

BYU, Utah women find healing amid high rates of sexual assault

By Cassidy Wixom
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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Campus

BYU digesting new Title IX sexual harassment definition

By Karina Andrew
May 14, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU officials have yet to determine how a new Title IX Final Rule will go into effect on campus.
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Campus

Sexual assault resources on campus help 'empower' students

By Camille Baker
May 01, 2018 12:00 AM
Title IX Coordinator Tiffany Turley likes to compare BYU's Title IX Office to both a fence at the top of the hill and an ambulance at the bottom of the hill.
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Religion

LDS Church announces policy updates regarding abuse

By Mckenna Park
March 27, 2018 12:00 AM
The First Presidency of the LDS Church released an official letter and resource document Monday updating church policy on preventing abuse. (Dani Jardine)
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Campus Events

'Can I Kiss You': talking about consent

By Carley Porter
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU's Title IX office held an event aimed at teaching college students the meaning of consent and why it matters on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Campus Events

BYU's Title IX office, Honor Code office change how they investigate sexual assault

By Jesse King
April 27, 2017 12:00 AM
Protesters stand in solidarity with rape victims on the campus of Brigham Young University during a sexual assault awareness demonstration, in Provo, Utah. (Associated Press)
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Campus Events

BYU focuses on addressing sexual assault issues

By Elizabeth Nelson
April 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Lisa Leavitt talks about her new position as Victim Advocate in her office in the Wilkinson Student Center. (Maddi Driggs)
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Healthy Living

Women's Services and Resources offers free wellness consultations

By Anne Taylor
December 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Women's Services and Resources is offering free nutrition and wellness consultations to BYU students.
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Campus Events

Voices of Courage campaign brings awareness to violence and abuse

By Anne Taylor
October 26, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU's Women's Services and Resources is presenting a Voices of Courage campaign this week to increase awareness about abuse and domestic violence.
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Campus

Women on BYU campus feel the pressure to be perfect

By Brynn Dew
March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
Stephanie Toman clears a day's worth of piled dishes. Toman is a BYU alumna, has a full-time job and is just one of the many women who feel the pressure to be perfect. (Stephanie Toman)
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Campus Events

"Voices of Courage" campaign fights violence against women

By Marinda Risk
January 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Participants hold signs stating last year's 'Voices of Courage' campaign themes after completing a hike. (Tiffany Turley)
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Campus Events

Three BYU services students don't fully take advantage of

By Marinda Risk
January 29, 2016 12:00 AM
The BYUSA office is where plans to serve students are made and carried out. (Marinda Risk)
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Campus

It's On Us Campaign brings sexual assault prevention to BYU

By Theresa Davis
November 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Emily LaFleur, public health major and BYU student, signed a pledge as a part of the campaign to end sexual assault on campuses. The Its on Us campaign held a booth in the Wilkinson Student Center this week. (Theresa Davis)
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