Local Legislation supporting sex assault victims advances to House Appropriations Committee Legislation that halts medical bills from being presented to rape victims sails through House committee House panel OKs rape victim exam funding Photo credit: http://www.denversaic.org Rape victim waves hospital bills before Louisiana lawmakers in emotional plea for new law Bill aimed at aiding sexual… Read More
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The movement moves with me(n)
The movement to end sexual violence requires work on all fronts. It needs passionate and focused organizations like STAR, but its success truly relies on cooperative efforts among several other networks, including law enforcement, medical professionals and educational institutions. Most importantly, however, it is dependent on the realization that sexual violence is not just a women’s… Read More
April Media Update
Local STAR offers legal services for sexual assault survivors Baton Rouge gears up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 10 things to know about Darren Sharper’s plea deal settling rape charges Leges take up sexual assault policies Smiling former Destrehan teacher ought to be on state’s sex-offender list: Jarvis DeBerry Christian Life Academy teacher arrested for… Read More
Louisiana legislature examines sexual and domestic violence
STAR is joining LaFASA (Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault) and LCADV (Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence) on Tuesday, April 28 at the Capitol to demand changes in the way our state handles and responds to domestic and sexual violence. This legislative session includes bills that respond to our state’s needs involving these issues. Below is a detailed list… Read More
March Media Update
Local Baton Rouge therapist accused of groping 11-year-old boy during counseling session Jindal-backed legislation eyes unclaimed gambling winnings to pay for rape exams Multi-national child pornography investigation leads to arrest of Baton Rouge man Man booked on attempted rape at East Brookstown Drive apartment Source: Darren Sharper takes 20 years in Louisiana rapes, but will… Read More
Weekly Media Update
Local News Baton Rouge St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta said Tuesday that his wife has withdrawn a sexual assault complaint against him, a day after State Police revealed they are investigating an allegation against the first-term parish leader. See more here. Man from Baker kidnaps, rapes and robs a woman at knife point on Friday,… Read More
We Will Not Surrender Our Freedom to Travel: Gender-based Terror and Tempting Fate
Last Friday, a male acquaintance of mine made the following comments on a Facebook thread in response to this article about Brandon Lavergne’s signed statement detailing the murder of Mickey Shunick: Just don’t go places alone in the middle of the night!… If my wife or one of my female friends told me they were… Read More
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