Sexual Assault
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Athens-Clarke County
Life After Sexual Assault: Finding Ways To Cope With Trauma
Just a little over one year ago, someone sexually assaulted Katie Camp. In the days following her assault, Katie slept on the floor of her bathroom with all of the lights on because it felt safer. She faced night terrors and sleep paralysis most nights and wouldn’t be able to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Forensic Medical Exams: A Look Into the ‘Rape Kit’
A forensic medical exam (FME) is an examination offered to survivors of sexual assault after an assault has occurred. An FME is designed to meet the medical needs of a survivor while collecting any forensic evidence. Often called “Rape Kits” in popular media, FMEs can be provided at a hospital,…
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Athens-Clarke County
House Bill 282: Changes in Law Enforcement Protocol Dealing with Sexual Assaults
A bill passed by the Georgia legislature will increase the amount of time police must hold on to sexual assault evidence. Now, when victims go to police, investigators must maintain evidence for 30 years after an arrest or seven years after time served. In Your Community The Athens-Clarke County Police…
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Athens-Clarke County
Damsel in Defense Director, ACC Detective Share Tips to Keep Local Residents Safe
Christy Dove is a former firefighter who has dedicated her livelihood to educating women on how to stay safe in Northeast Georgia. Dove, director for Damsel in Defense, said the organization’s mission is to equip, empower and educate women to protect themselves and their families. She said being situationally aware,…
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Diversity
SGA Pledges to End Sexual Assault on Campus Through ‘It’s on Us’ Campaign
The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia hosts an annual week of events pledging to end sexual assault on campus in collaboration with the “It’s on Us” campaign. The initiative is a national public awareness and action campaign created by The White House in 2014 to protect students…
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UGA
Record Voter Turnout for UGA Student Government Elections
This year’s Student Government Association election at the University of Georgia saw a record breaking turnout as students voted for either the “Rise” or “Ignite” ticket to lead the student body for the upcoming school year. Cameron Keen was elected as the SGA president on the Ignite ticket, pulling 57%…
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Athens-Clarke County
It’s the Victim’s Choice: Why Many Don’t Report Rape
ATHENS, Ga. — Only one report of rape in the past three years on the University of Georgia resulted in an arrest. Below, see the executive director of a sexual assault center in Athens break down why that happens. By: Dillon Richards This content is still developing. Please return…
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Health
Purpose of the Clery Act
College campuses are often places of joy, communion, and learning. Students enroll in college to share ideas and good times, but there can be danger, too. Because of a federal law called The Clery Act, students and their families can find out about reported crimes on the campuses where they…
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Health
UGA Responds to Sexual Assault
With one in five women being sexually assaulted on college campuses, University of Georgia breaks down what the school does when a victim comes forward.
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: UGA Responds to Sexual Assault Questions
Update on Thursday, October 6, at 4:19 p.m. While still refusing to appear on camera or sit down for an interview, an official with the University of Georgia Division of Marketing & Communications released a lengthy response to questions about sexual assault on campus posed by Grady Newsource Monday. The statement…