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Jan 26, 2023

New Tool Tracks University Sexual Assault Statistics, Including In D.C. Region

The tool includes statistics and survivor resources for more than 750 colleges and universities, including those in our region.

Dec 15, 2022

In Loudoun County Schools, Some Alums See A Pattern Of Mishandling Of Sexual Assault

An alumni group’s survey of one high school community found widespread student mistrust of the school’s ability to respond effectively to sexual violence.

Dec 12, 2022

Loudoun County Public School Officials Indicted For Handling Of Sexual Assaults

The indictments were unsealed following an investigative report last week.

Apr 21, 2021

Prince George’s County Receives Grant To Expedite Backlog Of 2,000+ Rape Kit Tests

The $2.6 million of state funding will help the county work through a backlog dating back to the early 90s.

Jul 08, 2020

Virginia Completes Testing Of All Backlogged Rape Kits, Officials Say

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says such a backlog will “never” come back.

Jun 24, 2020

Signature Theatre Co-Founder Eric Schaeffer Resigns After Renewed Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Schaeffer has also been accused of fostering a workplace culture centered around drinking and sex at the theater.

Nov 06, 2019

D.C. Council Unanimously Votes To Expand Rights Of Sexual Assault Survivors

So far this year, there have been 175 reported cases of sex abuse in D.C., per data provided by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Nov 01, 2018

Two Bills Before The D.C. Council Would Change The Way Schools Approach Sexual Assault

The proposals ask schools to do more to protect students and educate them about consent.

Oct 24, 2017

Police: D.C. Man Ran Away Naked After Trying To Sexually Assault Victim

Police charged 23-year-old Khary Edwards for the incident, which took place on Saturday in Camp Springs, Md.

Oct 18, 2017

Fairfax Police: Man Sexually Assaulted Women Who Replied To Cragislist Job Ad

Imtiaz Rauf, a registered sex offender, has been charged with sexual battery.

 
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