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Survivor's Blog

Posted on Friday, 8 January 2010

 A woman named Vickie Linegar prompted by her recurring anxiety around the holidays, started a blog to reach out to people who may be feeling the same way because of their own similar experiences.

A new low...

Posted on Thursday, 20 August 2009

 In an article in our local Athens News it appears that defense attorneys for a man charged with rape want "to be allowed to set up, in front of a jury, the bed in which the rape allegedly took place, and then to require the alleged victim to physically demonstrate how her body was situated when she claims the assault occurred."

"Real Beauty" is only pocket deep

Posted on Thursday, 20 August 2009

 A new blog entry from Ted Rutherford of Responsible Men. The entry shows some of Dove's Real Beauty commercials and constrasts them with Axe commercials. 

Verbal and Emotional Dating Abuse in College

Posted on Tuesday, 4 August 2009

 This article from backdropmag was brought to my attention by an intern for SAPP so I thought I'd post it on the website. 

New Sexual Assault Sanctions at Ohio University

Posted on Thursday, 30 July 2009

 In Spring Quarter of 2009 Ohio University changed its policies regarding sexual assault violations. Students found guilty of a sexual assault violation can expect a minimum one term suspension and may face criminal charges as well.

Two FBI Men Charged with Voyeurism

Posted on Monday, 6 July 2009

A recent letter to the editor in our local Athens News drew my attention to a story of two FBI men in West Virginia who allegedly moved a video camera in order to watch high school students try on prom dresses this past April.

Sexual Assaults on Cruise Ships

Posted on Monday, 22 June 2009

CNN reports about sexual assaults that occur on cruise ships.

OU’s sexual assault task force seeks more funding

Posted on Tuesday, 24 February 2009

The Post reports  that the Ohio University sexual assault task force is seeking funding for an advocate who would help victims seek help, from crisis intervention to follow up services.

Controversy Over Prior Sexual Relationship Evidence in Athens County Case

Posted on Saturday, 21 February 2009
This month The Athens News published a story on a student charged with kidnapping and rape who planned to submit evidence about the prior sexual relationship he had with the plaintiff.