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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 …

The Indiana Department of Health 2022 Pregnancy Termination Report showed March as the month when the most abortions were performed. (Adobe Stock)

Advocates: Ease of access to contraception could lower accidental pregnancies

Vending machines commonly found in workplace break rooms generally contain soft drinks or snacks but one machine in Indianapolis dispenses unconventio…

Large numbers of women have entered the workforce in the past 50 years, but the Institute for Women's Policy Research warns it could be decades before they are paid the same as men for the same job. (Adobe Stock)

Pay Equity Day measures salary gap between working women, men

CORRECTION: The AAUW of Indiana co-president is Sherry Watkins. An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated her last name as Watson…

The world celebrates International Women's Day March 8. The goal is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. (Adobe Stock)

Notre Dame sophomore inspires on International Women's Day

A Hungarian-born girl who grew up in Terre Haute is reminding Hoosiers only they control their destiny - by sharing her inspirational story in celebra…

In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, studies have shed light on several other potential health benefits associated with vacationing, including decreased depression, less stress and improved productivity. (Adobe Stock)

Holiday travel takes patience for Hoosier heart patients

AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Aug. 4 signed into law an abortion ban, making Indiana the first state to pass the restrictive law after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. (Adobe Stock)

IU Prof: SCOTUS taking up abortion pill a 'momentous occurrence'

As the United States Supreme Court decides whether the abortion pill is safe, some legal scholars predict the decision may backfire on anti-abortion …

A Small Business Consumer Insights Survey found projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday in 2022 reached an estimated $17.9 billion. (Adobe Stock)

Small Business Saturday highlights survival, growth of entrepreneurs

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity for small businesses to market their products and services out of the shadows of "big-box" stores …

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% …

The Indiana Girl Report says from 2015 to 2021, the rate of physical and sexual dating violence among high school girls in Indiana increased to 17%. (Adobe Stock).<br /><br /><br />

Coalition Highlights How Trauma Impacts IN Girls' Growth, Development

A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in five people reports mistreatment while receiving maternity care. Mistreatment is reported most often by Black, Hispanic and multiracial moms, and those with public health insurance or no insurance. (Adobe Stock)

Pregnant Patients of Color Report Mistreatment by Medical Providers

A new study finds that people of color often experience different treatment during and after their pregnancy than do their white counterparts in encou…

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…

Nationally, only 22% of children are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day. (Adobe Stock)

School Counselor: Indiana Needs More Mental-Health Professionals

INDIANAPOLIS - More women and young people have faced behavioral-health challenges since before the pandemic, according to a new report. Nationwide…

La Oficina de Estad�sticas Laborales de EE. UU. Inform� recientemente que se perdieron 140,000 empleos en diciembre, y todos esos empleos fueron ocupados por mujeres. (Adobe Stock)

La pandemia podría empeorar la desigualdad educativa para las mujeres de Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS -- La pandemia puede tener consecuencias a largo plazo en la capacidad de las mujeres para obtener títulos y avanzar en la fuerza la…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that 140,000 jobs were lost in December, and all those jobs were held by women. (Adobe Stock)

Pandemic Could Worsen Educational Inequity for Indiana Women

INDIANAPOLIS - The pandemic may have long-term consequences on women's ability to earn degrees and make inroads in the workforce, and higher-…

Full-time working women earn on average $891 a week compared with men's earnings of $1,082. (Adobe Stock)

The Pandemic Could Set Women's Pay Back a Generation

INDIANAPOLIS - While the wage gap between men and women has narrowed over time, there are concerns the pandemic's disproportionate economic toll on …

Lisa Montgomery in kindergarten. By this time, she had witnessed and experienced physical and emotional abuse and neglect, and her only caretaker, her half-sister Diane, had been removed from their Ogden, Kan., home by child services. (Photo courtesy attorneys for Lisa Montgomery)

Woman's Execution Postponed at Terre Haute

UPDATE - Jan. 13, 2021 - Lisa Montgomery died today by lethal injection at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind. In late-night decisions, the U.S…

The League of Women Voters of Indiana works to educate and empower voters, regardless of gender or political affiliation. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br /><br />

League of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Years

INDIANAPOLIS -- Aug. 26 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Today, a key player in the …

More women are running for office than ever before. Of the 150 state lawmakers in the next Indiana State Legislature, 34 are women. (Rawpixel.com/Stocksnap)

Women Running for Office: A Long-term Trend?

INDIANAPOLIS — Votes are still being counted, but we already know the number of women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives last week is …

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 …

A recent report projects the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus decision will cut wages for government employees and lead to a drop in U.S. economic activity of between $11.7 billion and $33.4 billion annually. (Flicker)

Indiana Presents Cautionary Tale in Wake of Janus Decision

INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that non-union workers can't be forced to pay so-called fair share fees to help …

Stay safe while traveling by being aware of your surroundings. (fbi.gov)

Experts: Trust Your Gut When Traveling Alone

INDIANAPOLIS – The weather has gotten warmer and many people are going on vacation, short road trips to nearby cities, or to visit state or …

Not much to smile about: Women in Indiana make about 72 cents for every dollar men make. (Amber Collier)

Hoosier Women Get Smaller Paychecks

INDIANAPOLIS – It takes women more than 15 months to earn what men earn in 12 – but pay inequality is not the only discrepancy Indiana wom…

Opponents of a new abortion bill say it threatens the health of Hoosier women. (cdc.gov)

New Abortion Rules, Lawsuits May Follow

INDIANAPOLIS – An abortion law that goes into effect in Indiana this summer isn't sitting well with some, and the idea of a legal challenge is …

They're Walking, Running for Clean Water

INDIANAPOLIS – The 25th United Nations World Water Day is being recognized this week, and advocates are hoping the message that comes with it …

Many babies die in Indiana because they're born pre-term or because of unsafe sleeping practices. (Carrie Cain)

Infant Mortality Rate More Than Just a Health Issue

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's infant mortality rate is dismal, and advocates hope a new law signed by the governor will be a step towards lowering …

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 …

A new federal Labor Department proposal would allow employers to take tips earned by their wait staff. (cdc.gov)

Report: New Rule on Restaurant Tips Could Cost Women $4.6 Billion

INDIANAPOLIS – As women's marches take place across the country this Saturday, time is running out to put in your two cents about a rule …

The number of women in prison has increased at twice the rate of men since 1978. (V. Carter)

Report: Work Needed to Reduce Female Prison Population

INDIANAPOLIS – Prison populations are dropping in most states, but a new study finds that the number of incarcerated women is not falling as …

Indiana has the nation's sixth highest wage gap between men and women. (in.gov)

Report: Pay Gap Widens in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – The wage gap between men and women in Indiana has grown again, and that gap in the Hoosier State is now sixth highest in the …

Hoosier women make up less than a fifth of the Indiana state legislature. (women4changeindiana.org)

Call for Hoosier Women to Run for Office

INDIANAPOLIS – Women historically are reluctant to run for political office in the Hoosier State, but there's a movement under way to change …

Millions of women wouldn't be able to access medical services under the new GOP health-care plan. (cdc.gov)

Short End of the Stick for Women Under GOP Health Care Bill

INDIANAPOLIS - After weeks of closed-door meetings, Senate Republicans last week released their version of legislation to repeal Obamacare. According …

One in four hospitals in Indiana is run by the Catholic Church. (Virginia Carter)

Health Care Could Be Threatened by Hospital Merger

GARY, Ind. — A proposed takeover of Gary, Indiana's only hospital by a Catholic organization is raising some eyebrows. A merger would mean …

Women can help motivate each other with exercise and eating healthy meals. (Virginia Carter)

Former Pop Singer Speaks Out about Women's Health

INDIANAPOLIS - Women are being urged to make their own health a priority during National Women's Health Week. This week marks the 18th annual …

Indiana has seen historic low rates of teen pregnancy, but critics of the revised American Health Care Act say cutting Planned Parenthood funding could change that. (Amberlynn Banks)

Indiana Lawmakers Called On the Carpet for AHCA Vote

INDIANAPOLIS – Patients and health-care advocates say they're fighting back against two Indiana lawmakers who voted to block access to care at P…

Indiana's Supreme Court justices will hear the concerns and suggestions of Hoosiers about race and gender bias in a series of discussions open to the public. (in.gov)

Hoosiers Encouraged to Speak Up about Race and Gender Issues

INDIANAPOLIS – Immigration issues, and accusations of race and gender bias, continue to be in the spotlight across the country. A series of …

A controversial abortion measure will be before Indiana lawmakers within the next few days. (npr.gov)

Controversial Abortion "Reversal" Bill Back Before Lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS – A controversial piece of legislation that would require doctors to inform women who want to have an early stage non-surgical abor…

New information is out suggesting that pregnant women not avoid eating fish. (cdc.gov)

New Guidelines for Fish Consumption

INDIANAPOLIS – Good news for people who love fresh fish. Two U.S. agencies have released new advice on how much and which types of fish are …

Indiana state lawmakers will consider a bill this year to criminalize abortion. (Charles Edward/Wikimedia Commons)

Right to Choose Heats Up in Indiana in 2017

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana may be in line with many other states on reproductive rights, but new research suggests it is out of step with the views of …

The Hoosier State gets a failing grade when it comes to work and family issues and their impact on women. (Connie Barnwell)

Report: Strides Needed to Boost Hoosier Women

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has a long way to go when it comes to equality between men and women, according to new research on the status of women…

Many women in Indiana go back to work early because they can't afford to stay home after a baby is born. (Sierra Neely)

Will Indiana Put Paid Family Leave on the Front Burner?

INDIANAPOLIS – One in three Hoosiers struggles to afford the basic necessities, and those also are the workers least likely to have access to …

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 …

Women learn to build homes for the needy through the Women Build program in Indiana. (Virginia Carter)

Building Homes, Empowering Women

INDIANAPOLIS – A group of women from Indiana is returning home from a week in Canada on Prince Edward Island where they built homes from the gro…

A seminar to encourage women to take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations comes to Bloomington in October. (inrn.org)

Nonprofit Sector: Too Few Women in Leadership Roles

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — More and more workers are being drawn to the nonprofit sector, and their advocates say a support system is needed, because …

Indiana ranks 40th in the nation for how much women make compared to men for the same job. (usda.gov)

Salary Report: Women in IN, U.S. Still Lag Behind Men

INDIANAPOLIS – If the gender pay gap continues to close at its current rate, women will reach pay equity with men in 2059, according to a new …

Today is Women's Equality Day. Women still make only 77 cents for every dollar a man makes. (in.gov)

Women's Equality Day Recognized Today

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana has been hailed as a state that's made some progress in securing equality for women, but advocates say there's still a lot of …

Only 13 percent of American workers have access to paid family leave through the workplace. (Alyssa Banks)

Indiana on Receiving End of Paid-Leave Grant

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana is getting a grant to study paid family leave programs. It's the latest round of money being handed out by the Obama …

More than 70 percent of Indiana's children live in homes where all adults work. That's higher than the national average. (Sierra Neely)

Indiana Scores Poorly in Report on Support for Families

INDIANAPOLIS – A state-by-state analysis by the National Partnership for Women and Families gives the Indiana a D-minus for workplace protection…

Female politicians in Indiana hope more women become inspired to take on leadership roles in government. (whitehouse.gov)

Women Empowered by Hillary Clinton's Nomination

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana doesn't have a good track record when it comes to electing women to political office, and advocates hope the Democratic …

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