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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year's theme for the month is "Building Connected Communities." SafeHouse Center executive director Christine Watson joined WEMU's David Fair to give a preview of the month-long educational campaign and highlight the ongoing challenges to prevent sexual assaults and help survivors.
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Bills before a Michigan House committee aim to give sexual assault survivors rights to have support during the investigation process. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Senate passed a bill package Thursday that would give more protections to human trafficking victims who choose to work with prosecutors. Colin Jackson has more.
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An investigation into sexual abuse allegations within the Diocese of Gaylord has revealed claims against nearly 30 priests and deacons. Colin Jackson has more on a report out Monday from the Michigan Attorney General.
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For most, the holiday season is celebratory and something to look forward to, but certainly not for everyone. Imagine that you are a survivor of domestic violence or sexual abuse and you and potentially your children are living in a shelter just to stay safe. To talk about what that’s like and what we as a community can do to help, WEMU's David Fair checked in with SafeHouse Center executive director Christine Watson for a different perspective on the holiday season.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse are continuing to call on state lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving minor victims. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan legislation known as the “Crime Victims Bill of Rights” was signed into law on Monday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Legislation to end the statute of limitations for some cases of criminal sexual conduct passed out of a Michigan House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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There are more changes to Michigan laws regarding sexual assaults on minors by medical professionals. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills Tuesday. Rick Pluta reports.
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A package of bills to address sexual assault and child abuse reporting made it past the Michigan Legislature Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.