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Action needed to reduce domestic violence in the military
Because the Department of Defense (DOD) does not gather adequate
information and keep complete records on domestic violence
incidents, it cannot fully assess and address the problem,
finds the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in a report
released in May.
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12 Nations cited for human trafficking
In releasing the report, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
said, "We reaffirm America's unwavering commitment to eradicating
this modern day form of slavery. Defeating human trafficking
is the great moral calling of our time."
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Teen dating violence prevalent, study finds
A new survey on teen dating abuse and violence reveals that
significant numbers of teens are experiencing rampant emotional,
verbal, sexual and physical abuse in their dating relationships.
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Public service announcements urge dads, role models to teach boys
that violence is wrong
Men teach boys how to hit a baseball, hit the net, hit the receiver,
and much more. But are men taking the time to teach boys
that violence against women and girls is wrong?
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Abused women less likely to be involved in stable relationships
Poor women who have been physically or sexually abused in their
lives are less likely to maintain stable intimate relationships,
according to a new study of more than 2,500 women by researchers
from The Johns Hopkins University and Penn State University.
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One in seven female military students assaulted
The first-ever survey of sexual misconduct on three military
academy campuses found that one in seven women has been
sexually assaulted, and one in two has experienced some
kind of sexual harassment on campus.
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Absolute Consent: An Advocate's Perspective on Alcohol and Rape
Picture it: young, attractive people having a great time with old
friends. I'm not talking about the famous NBC sitcom; I
am referring to prime-time alcohol advertising. Advertisements
portraying great looking, scantily-clad people having a
wonderful, carefree time, without any consequences. What
about the aftermath of alcohol consumption?
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Silent victims of family violence
Many domestic violence experts know that pets living in
violent homes are often hurt, along with women and children.
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