Kansas governor signs bill to expedite analysis of sexual assault kits
A new Kansas law will require the review of all sexual assault kits in a timely fashion, ensuring no tests languish on the shelf as they have previously.
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‘Monster in the dark’ sentenced to 19 months probation following plea agreement
A man who was originally charged with raping his 17-year-old stepdaughter was sentenced on Friday to 19 months of probation after reaching a plea agreement with the district attorney’s office.
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Texas man to be tried for rape after alleged assault of KU student
A judge on Tuesday bound a 25-year-old Texas man over for trial on a charge of raping a woman while she was too intoxicated to give consent, but the man’s defense attorney questions whether investigators collected evidence effectively to support the case.
Sexual assault survivors Bill of Rights provides Kansans critical trauma supports, advocates say
A bill under consideration in a Kansas House committee would provide a sexual assault survivor with a support person throughout any physical examinations, interviews, investigations or any interaction with the legal system.
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The Care Center, marking its 50th year, sees increase in need for survivor services
The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center, now in its 50th year, is dedicated to furthering its legacy by dismantling rape culture — especially after seeing a record-breaking number of clients in 2021.
Kansas bill promises speedy review of untested sexual assault kits
Kansas advocates say a bill approved by a Senate committee Thursday will ensure survivors who undergo sexual assault exams will have their evidence kits tested in a timely fashion.
Kansas appeals court overturns prison instructor’s conviction for unwanted touching of inmate
A victim of Tomas Co’s sexual harassment and unwanted groping wanted him to understand what it was like to feel powerless and abused. His conviction was overturned based on the definition of “lewd.”
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Art exhibition at KU to highlight work of sexual violence survivors
An exhibition opening Monday at the Kansas Union Gallery will feature creative works produced by student survivors of sexual violence, centering on the space between harm and healing.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
KU administrators engage in conversation on sexual assault with student protesters
What was planned to be a protest against ongoing complaints of sexual assault on college campuses turned into a closed-door conversation between University of Kansas students and administrators Tuesday night.
Lucy Peterson / The Lawrence Times
KU quietly reorganizes office that investigates sexual violence; longest-serving director left a month ago
In less than four months, the office at the University of Kansas that receives and investigates reports of sexual and gender-based violence has undergone a rebranding and replaced all but one of its staff members — including the former director — unbeknownst to most of the KU community.
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