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College athletes are not the only ones who sometimes suffer at the hands of higher ups. A new report brings to light a more hidden and pernicious problem – the psychological, physical and sexual abuse of students in the field of biological anthropology working in field studies far from home. The report is based on an online survey and telephone interviews that, in a period of less than two months, elicited accounts of abuse from dozens of women and men working in the field of biological...

Company Plans to Expand Collaborative Efforts with Key Forensics Groups in an Effort to Accelerate Timetable to Launch Their PCT-based Rape Kit Processing System SOUTH EASTON, Mass., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) ("PBI" or the "Company") today announced that scientists from Florida International University ("FIU") reported further advancements in their goal to develop an improved method for rape kit testing based on PBI's patented pressure...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Young men who are returning from military service are approximately three times more likely to have committed a violent crime than their civilian counterparts, a team of UK researchers reported on Friday. The study, which was funded by the UK Ministry of Defence and published in the medical journal The Lancet, found that the overall rate of criminal activity amongst soldiers was actually lower than people of comparative ages in...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advocacy organizations and local officials from Philadelphia gathered today to thank Governor Tom Corbett for his 2013-14 budget proposal to increase funding for rape crisis services and prevention education. Corbett's budget allocates $700,000 - a 10 percent increase over last year - to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), which would then distribute the funds among 50 rape crisis centers in local communities....

WSU researchers see TV having positive educational role Viewers of primetime crime dramas, like NCIS, CSI or Law & Order, are more inclined than non-viewers to see themselves intervening on behalf of the victim of a sexual assault, according to recent research at Washington State University. Published in the Journal of Health Communication, the study suggests prime-time television may be a successful medium for educating the public about sexual assault and encouraging positive...

Sex crimes defense attorney Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, gets alleged rape case dropped after accused is given an opportunity to explain his version of events. Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 Experienced North Carolina sex crimes defense attorney Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, recently helped a local college student avoid rape charges. The student wisely secured legal representation early enough in the investigation and no charges were ever filed against...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Nationally recognized experts will come together to discuss specific strategies parents and educators can use to help boys (and girls) derive the most benefit from their increasing participation in the digital world, including ways to foster empathy, learning, and wise choices. For a second year, the "What the Tech?" conference will explore...

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been over three months since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast. But as survivors and volunteers continue to repair the physical damage from the storm, it's important to remember that, for many people, the task of repairing the long-term emotional damage is just beginning. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130130/PH50731 ) Dr. Laurie Nadel, who specializes in trauma and stress management, has created an Actionplan for...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Personhood USA: For the first time since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a new organization has formed to focus on the demographic of babies most ignored by the pro-life movement, yet most often singled out by pro-abortion groups: babies conceived in rape. Savethe1.com has launched an effort to educate politicians on the 100% prolife position; disallowing for any "exceptions" sentencing babies to...

Members from different ethnic groups, media and works of life in Seattle poured in to pay tribute to "Nirbhaya," the New Delhi gang rape victim, at a memorial service on Friday, January 4th, 2013 that was organized by the Washington State and India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC) and was held at the Westin Hotel in Bellevue. The participants also put their thoughts into written words, all of which would be sent to the Prime Minister of India by the organizer. Seattle,...