skip to main content
skip to newscasts

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Public News Service Logo
facebook instagram linkedin reddit youtube twitter
view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

Data show home-ownership disparities in North Dakota; Trump reaped over $100 million through fraud, New York says as trial starts; Volunteer water monitors: citizen scientists.

view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

Donald Trump's civil trial in New York is underway, House Republicans are divided on whether to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, and Latino voter groups are hoping to see mass turnout in the next election.

view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

A small fire department in rural Indiana is determined not to fail new moms and babies, the growing election denial movement has caused voting districts to change procedures and autumn promises spectacular scenery along America's rural byways.

UNM Launches "Reclaim the Red" Campaign

play audio
Play

Tuesday, September 5, 2017   

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Universities across the U.S. - including the University of New Mexico - are back in session. That means it's the start of what's known as the "Red Zone," a six-to-nine week time period when students are most at risk for sexual assault.

UNM has launched its Reclaim the Red campaign to take a stand against sexual misconduct, just one year after the U.S. Department of Justice found the school negligent in handling reports of campus sexual assaults.

Gracie Scheiderman, president of the group leading Reclaim the Red, says the campaign has two goals.

"It means that we're taking back that time during those first few months so that students don't have to be afraid for their safety, and so that we can reduce the number of sexual assaults happening on college campuses," she explains.

Last year, the Justice Department blasted UNM officials for failing to deal with reported cases of sexual harassment and assault. The university has since created a presidential task force to study the issue, and implemented other policies and procedures to reform its handling of new cases.

Studies have shown that more than 50 percent of college sexual assaults occur between late August and early November, and women are most likely to be victimized early in their college tenure.

Scheiderman says the Reclaim the Red campaign encourages UNM students to take a stand when they see anything that appears to be sexual misconduct.

"By making sure that students are aware of their surroundings, or that there is that lack of consent - being able to stand up for yourself, being able to stand up for your friends and being able to intervene whenever you see anything that needs that intervention," she says.

The University of New Mexico is not unique in its struggles with sexual assaults. In early 2016, federal investigations were underway at more than 150 colleges and universities.

Following the Justice Department's findings, UNM also implemented a mandatory online training course to educate its 27,000 students to recognize and prevent sexual misconduct.


get more stories like this via email

more stories
Solar development has grown throughout New York City over the last decade. By summer 2022, 350 megawatts were installed, enough to power 90,000 households in New York City. (Adobe Stock)

Environment

play sound

A recently signed law expands New York City's solar property tax abatement. This four year tax abatement allows for the construction of solar …


Health and Wellness

play sound

Advocates for mental health in Maine say the stigma of suicide often prevents those most at risk from getting the help they need. The CDC reports …

play sound

Cannabis is an emerging science in which students can make new discoveries and contributions. Wayne State University in Michigan has introduced an …


If FEMA can't carry out its nationwide emergency alert test on the planned date of Wednesday, a backup date of Oct. 11 will be utilized. (Photo courtesy of FEMA)

Environment

play sound

Cell phones around Wisconsin and the rest of the country will be buzzing this Wednesday afternoon for a test of the federal Emergency Alert System and…

Social Issues

play sound

As the U.S. navigates a prolonged housing crisis, a North Dakota organization is highlighting data showing significant homeownership disparities…

Water Quality standards mandated by the federal Clean Water Act are designed to cap the amount of pollution entering West Virginia waters from industrial facilities, wastewater treatment plants, storm sewers, and other sources. (Adobe Stock)

Environment

play sound

Volunteer water monitoring is gaining popularity in West Virginia, and could help assess the impact on regional water quality of projects like the …

Health and Wellness

play sound

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one Nevada father is speaking out after his special-needs son endured a traumatic incident…

Health and Wellness

play sound

Data from last year show a growing percentage of Kentucky children and teens report struggling with depression or anxiety, largely driven by social …

 

Phone: 303.448.9105 Toll Free: 888.891.9416 Fax: 208.247.1830 Your trusted member- and audience-supported news source since 1996 Copyright © 2021