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According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, in eight out of ten rape cases, the victim knew the person who sexually assaulted them. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 22, 2024

IN Rape crisis center opens to reduce assault cases, heighten attention

The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these …

According to the United Nations, human traffickers often use violence, fraudulent employment agencies and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and coerce their victims. (Adobe stock)

IN partners with truckers to raise human trafficking awareness

Truckers and other commercial drivers see a lot while crisscrossing Indiana, which is why they are partnering with law enforcement this week to raise …

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports one in three women in the United States has experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. (Adobe Stock)

IN domestic violence rates remain at troubling levels

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The most recent study from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence cites a 181% …

Either the Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokia or Dr. Caitlin Bernard can appeal the Indiana Medical Licensing Board's decision in Marion County Superior Court. (Adobe Stock)

Board Fines Indiana Doc for Speaking about 10-Year-Old's Abortion

An Indiana licensing board has fined a local physician $3,000 and handed her a letter of reprimand after she went public about a 10-year-old Ohio pati…

Intimate partner violence can have long-term emotional, physical and economic effects, and research shows more incidents are being reported against men and people who are transgender. (Adobe Stock)

IN Group to Create Strategic Plan to Prevent Domestic Abuse

A grant has been awarded to a Central Indiana group to increase awareness about domestic violence and its traumatic effect on survivors. Indiana …

The Giffords Law Center says nearly 56% of all suicide deaths in Indiana involve firearms. Gun-control advocates say that's another reason why it's important to limit access to firearms. (Adobe Stock)<br />

IN Group: Restricting Gun Access Could Help Prevent Suicides

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Indiana advocates pushing for stricter gun laws say access to firearms should get more attention…

Domestic violence calls in Indianapolis rose from about 73 calls a day before the stay-at-home order to 86 per day. (AdobeStock)

Report: Stay-at-Home Changing Nature of Crime in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS -- The governor's stay at home order has dramatically changed the daily life of many Hoosiers, and it also could be behind recent shifts …

Experts say respect, trust, consent and open communication are the building blocks of a healthy relationship. (pixal2013/Pixabay)

Love is Not Control: Teaching Teens Healthy Relationships

INDIANAPOLIS — Young love often eventually fades, but for some teens, it can turn violent. An estimated 1.5 million high school students in the …

As many as eight in 10 women experience sexual harassment in their lifetimes. (mpplc/Twenty20)

Burden of Workplace Sexual Harassment Goes Beyond the Victim

INDIANAPOLIS - The global #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, and a new report calculates the economic impacts in …

Allen and Marion counties have the state's highest number of child fatalities by abuse or neglect. (in.gov)

Effort to End Abuse Continues Past April

INDIANAPOLIS — One abused child is one too many, and one month of the year focused on child abuse awareness just isn't enough for groups in …

A new report finds stereotyping of students with disabilities is widespread on college campuses.<br />(David Wilson/Flickr)

Nearly Half Million Students with Disabilities Report Sexual Assault

INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …

Of the 1.5 million children living in the Hoosier State, thousands are in need of foster or adoptive homes. (cdc.gov)

Conference to Tackle Foster-Care Issues

INDIANAPOLIS — As the number of children in foster care in Indiana continues to increase, the 2017 Because Kids Count conference in downtown …

Research shows victims of human trafficking don't always look the way Hollywood portrays them, which makes it harder to spot this crime or its perpetrators. (Michael Carter)<br /><br /><br /><br />

Indiana Group Plans More Training to Prevent Human Trafficking

INDIANAPOLIS – As its first year draws to an end, the Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program is crunching numbers to determine what …

Immigrant women face many barriers to leaving an abuse relationship. Credit: Kamuelaboy/Morgufile

Escaping Abuse Especially Difficult for Immigrants in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while escaping a domestic violence situation is not easy for victims, …

Placement with a relative can minimize trauma for foster children. Credit: kamuelaboy/Morguefile

Foster Parents Needed to Help Change Lives in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS - While there is always a need for foster parents in Indiana, state officials say the need is especially great this year. According to …

PHOTO: It's National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and Indiana advocacy organizations are working to ensure crime victims understand their rights and protections and can access services to help their recovery. Photo credit: grietgriet/Morguefile.

Indiana Agencies Go the Distance to Help Crime Victims

INDIANAPOLIS - Crime rates have been declining in Indiana and around the nation for decades, but the impact on a victim's life remains the same…

PHOTO: Court Appointed Special Advocates in Indiana advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children whose families are involved with the child welfare system. Photo credit: Stephan Hochhaus.

Volunteers Needed as Voices for Indiana's Abused, Neglected Children

INDIANAPOLIS - Special volunteers in Indiana are helping to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. The Indiana Supreme …

PHOTO: Efforts in Indiana and around the nation have intensified to help victims of human trafficking and catch offenders. Photo credit: Bret Jordan/Flickr.

Indiana Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking

INDIANAPOLIS – Human trafficking is often a hidden crime, but it is one of the fastest growing in Indiana and around the nation. Some 27 …

PHOTO: During Domestic Violence Awarness Month, Indiana parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about healthy relationships to prevent teen dating violence. Photo credit: Matthew Hull/morguefile.

12 Percent of Teens Experience Dating Violence

INDIANAPOLIS – Romantic notes, hand holding and first kisses – young love is typically full of blissful moments. But that's not the …

PHOTO: Those who work to prevent sexual assault in Indiana say they are disappointed that Gov. Mike Pence has chosen not to comply with federal standards to prevent prison rape. Photo credit: Kevin Connors/morguefile.

"Disappointment" as Indiana Refuses Prison Rape Rules

INDIANAPOLIS - Concerns are being raised about Gov. Mike Pence's refusal to comply with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. Indiana's governor …

PHOTO: Sexual violence is a growing problem in Indiana; the state leads the nation in numbers of sexual assaults against teens. Photo by: Anita Peppers.

Sexual Assault: Indiana's "Silent, Violent Epidemic"

INDIANAPOLIS - More than one woman in five in Indiana is a rape victim, and more than two in five have been sexually assaulted. Despite the alarming …

PHOTO: One effort that continues to grow nationwide to raise awareness and get men more involved in sexual assault prevention is called

Preventing Sexual Assault: Colleges and Men Urged to Lead

INDIANAPOLIS - With an estimated one in five women sexually assaulted during college, a new effort is under way to help schools do a better job with …

PHOTO: January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Law enforcement leaders say building public awareness and education are key to stopping these crimes and holding traffickers accountable. Photo courtesy Indiana Attorney General's Office.

Indianans: "Don't Buy the Lie" about Human Trafficking

INDIANAPOLIS - Human trafficking is considered one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, and hundreds are victims in Indiana each year…

PHOTO: Chris Newlin is executive director of the National Children's Advocacy Center. About 850 CACs around the U.S. handled 267,000 child abuse cases in 2012. Courtesy of National CAC.

National Symposium on Child Abuse: New Research, More Teamwork

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Professionals in child abuse investigation and treatment - including some from Indiana - are meeting this week in Alabama…

PHOTO: 30% of teen girls reported having offline meetings with people they met on the Internet.

Study Confirms Risky Online Teenage Behavior

INDIANAPOLIS - New research finds that the Internet can be a particularly dangerous place for teenaged girls. The lead author of the study, Jennie …

Penn State Case a Teachable Moment

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - One thing that should come out of the Penn State situation, where an assistant coach is accused of sexually abusing children…

Study: 1 in 4 Kids Exposed to Violence at Home

INDIANAPOLIS - At least one in four children has been exposed to physical violence between their parents at some point in their lives, a new report …

New Promises to Children: Campaign Kicks Off in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS - Promises are being made to every child in Indiana, and around the country. The basic idea is that every child deserves to live in a …

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