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Trump names 'designated survivor' in State of Union address
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Xulon Press Author Shares Stories of Loss, Grief, Abuse, and Finding Hope in God’s Strength
Jude Gibbs Inspires the Disheartened to Find Faith in the Shadows
BRONVIEW, Ohio (PRWEB) January 31, 2018
Within the pages of Jude Gibbs’ new book, Gifts from the Ashes: Hope in Jesus for Bereaved Parents, ($29.99, paperback, 9781498496728; $9.99, e-book, 9781498496735) readers will find the author’s journey through the grief that followed the loss of her son. An intimate portrait of Gibbs’ experiences, her book delves into the pain of not only the loss of her twenty-year-old son, but also the grief that has come from pregnancy loss, fertility issues, abuse, and rape.
“It is my hope that by sharing my testimony of God’s humbling redemption, along with what He has revealed to me along the way, it will enable the reader to embrace that joy that is set before them, which Jesus Himself embraced,” states the author. “It is my desire that God be glorified in all things.”
Jude Gibbs is an ordained minister who worked for nearly a decade as a counselor for victims of abuse, rape, and incest. She acted as a board member of a Rape Crisis Center in a major city for three years. Her personal experience as a survivor of abuse and the mother of a survivor gives her a unique perspective. Her four pregnancy losses, as well as the loss of her son, have inspired her to share God’s healing power.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Gifts from the Ashes: Hope in Jesus for Bereaved Parents through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com. Reported by PRWeb 23 hours ago.
BRONVIEW, Ohio (PRWEB) January 31, 2018
Within the pages of Jude Gibbs’ new book, Gifts from the Ashes: Hope in Jesus for Bereaved Parents, ($29.99, paperback, 9781498496728; $9.99, e-book, 9781498496735) readers will find the author’s journey through the grief that followed the loss of her son. An intimate portrait of Gibbs’ experiences, her book delves into the pain of not only the loss of her twenty-year-old son, but also the grief that has come from pregnancy loss, fertility issues, abuse, and rape.
“It is my hope that by sharing my testimony of God’s humbling redemption, along with what He has revealed to me along the way, it will enable the reader to embrace that joy that is set before them, which Jesus Himself embraced,” states the author. “It is my desire that God be glorified in all things.”
Jude Gibbs is an ordained minister who worked for nearly a decade as a counselor for victims of abuse, rape, and incest. She acted as a board member of a Rape Crisis Center in a major city for three years. Her personal experience as a survivor of abuse and the mother of a survivor gives her a unique perspective. Her four pregnancy losses, as well as the loss of her son, have inspired her to share God’s healing power.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Gifts from the Ashes: Hope in Jesus for Bereaved Parents through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com. Reported by PRWeb 23 hours ago.
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Nervous Conditions Have Split
Band release new statement, will pursue individual projects...Cambridge group *Nervous Conditions* will split following allegations made against frontman Connor Brown.
Norwich group Peach Club shared two different statements from survivors of abuse, each alleging sexual misconduct against the singer.
Connor Browne *issued a statement* of his own, a decision that sparked one survivor to waive her anonymity and fully disclose the personal impact his behaviour had on her life.
Now Nervous Conditions have issued a further statement - noticeably not signed by Connor Browne - detailing their decision to split.
It reads: "For every member of the band, the events which have transpired in the last few days have been shocking, jarring, overwhelming and very deeply upsetting."
"Nervous Conditions is something which we all care very strongly about, having put a huge amount of time and care into creating something genuine, new and exciting. However, given everything that has been brought to light in the past few days we no longer feel able to move forward with the group."
The statement continues: "Abuse in any shape or form is not ok. We do not condone it and we never will. Our deepest, deepest sympathies go out to those who have felt belittled or victimised as a result of harassment or abuse, it’s not a position any of us would want to find ourselves in. Grievances must be properly acknowledged and atoned for."
"We would like to thank everyone who has ever supported us by coming to a gig, offered us a slot, given us managerial, legal or personal advice, it has made this a very special experience."
"As individuals we will continue to pursue our music in one form or another. We hope that the future will be a little brighter in the months to come."
Photo Credit: *Rowan Allen*
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**B*uy Clash Magazine* Reported by Clash 21 hours ago.
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German parliament commemorates Holocaust
The Bundestag is due to commemorate the Holocaust — for the first time with the far-right AfD in attendance. Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch will give a speech to the chamber.
Reported by Deutsche Welle 21 hours ago.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cancer Survivor Jim Kelly Joins Merck to Challenge America to Raise Funds for the Cancer Community
KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$MRK #MRK--Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cancer Survivor Jim Kelly Joins Merck to Challenge America to Raise Funds for the Cancer Community
Reported by Business Wire 20 hours ago.
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Leo Gormley: Burns survivor smiles with brother's help
Leo Gormley was left with life-threatening injuries following the fire in a shop.
Reported by BBC News 20 hours ago.
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“Me Too” Novel Tells Harrowing, Candid Story of Childhood Sex Abuse Survivor
Fuchsia Parade is a story of tragedy and triumph as one woman shares her raw and fascinating journey to heal from childhood abuse
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (PRWEB) January 31, 2018
Branded as a “Me Too” novel, Fuchsia Parade: One Woman’s Quest for Sex, Love and Redemption is a relevant, raw and fascinating story of one woman’s search to reclaim herself after uncovering repressed memories of childhood sex abuse.
Based on the author's personal healing journey to overcome repressed childhood trauma, this book is receiving stellar reviews from readers: “An intriguing and powerful book. From the get go, the author pulls the reader into the beautifully flawed life of the main character and takes the reader on a journey filled with sarcasm, sex, alcohol, success, truth, and healing,” said one reviewer.
“I didn’t realize what Fuchsia Parade would mean in the world, and I wrote it long before ‘Me Too’ became a movement. I just knew I struggled to overcome my traumatic childhood abuse and live a life filled with joy, love and connection,” said the author, Heather Martin. “For many women, myself included, the traumas are so painful that we don’t remember or truly face what happened to us until we hit our thirties or even forties. My novel Fuchsia Parade was a way for me to share my healing journey so that other women would know that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing after sexual abuse.”
The novel is set against the backdrop of the up and coming sixth borough of Jersey City where Kailee Johnson, a successful woman in the male-dominated New York construction industry, aggressively pursues men, designer shoes and cocktails. When she wakes up one day to the smell of booze, shame and regret, she proclaims the powerful words "I need help." Her search for healing leads to a clairvoyant in Manhattan, to the deepest reaches of her subconscious mind, and to the New Mexican scene of a repressed childhood memory where abuse changed her life forever.
Fuchsia Parade is available now on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble online. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (PRWEB) January 31, 2018
Branded as a “Me Too” novel, Fuchsia Parade: One Woman’s Quest for Sex, Love and Redemption is a relevant, raw and fascinating story of one woman’s search to reclaim herself after uncovering repressed memories of childhood sex abuse.
Based on the author's personal healing journey to overcome repressed childhood trauma, this book is receiving stellar reviews from readers: “An intriguing and powerful book. From the get go, the author pulls the reader into the beautifully flawed life of the main character and takes the reader on a journey filled with sarcasm, sex, alcohol, success, truth, and healing,” said one reviewer.
“I didn’t realize what Fuchsia Parade would mean in the world, and I wrote it long before ‘Me Too’ became a movement. I just knew I struggled to overcome my traumatic childhood abuse and live a life filled with joy, love and connection,” said the author, Heather Martin. “For many women, myself included, the traumas are so painful that we don’t remember or truly face what happened to us until we hit our thirties or even forties. My novel Fuchsia Parade was a way for me to share my healing journey so that other women would know that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing after sexual abuse.”
The novel is set against the backdrop of the up and coming sixth borough of Jersey City where Kailee Johnson, a successful woman in the male-dominated New York construction industry, aggressively pursues men, designer shoes and cocktails. When she wakes up one day to the smell of booze, shame and regret, she proclaims the powerful words "I need help." Her search for healing leads to a clairvoyant in Manhattan, to the deepest reaches of her subconscious mind, and to the New Mexican scene of a repressed childhood memory where abuse changed her life forever.
Fuchsia Parade is available now on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble online. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Part of child sexual abuse inquiry WILL be held in Nottingham
A survivor's group had called for the hearings to be held locally
Reported by Nottingham Post 17 hours ago.
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MTC Expo Tabs Trio of Groundbreaking Women for Keynote Address
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A trio of groundbreaking women – former F-14 Tomcat pilot Carey Lohrenz, four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans, and survivor of two traumatic accidents Allison Massari – co-headline a rule-breaking keynote experience at MTC Expo, the event for media, technology, and commerce leaders. The keynote address will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm in Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s Sapphire Ballroom to kick off the 2018 trade show and conference, which runs through April 26, 2018.Lohrenz, Evans, and Massari each will share their experience, wisdom, and passion during three unique 20-minute presentations.
“Attendees are sure to be talking about this powerful keynote event long after the MTC Expo concludes,” says, John Yarrington, publisher of Response Magazine and executive director of MTC Expo. “When highlighting courage, resilience, perseverance, leadership, and performance, these three women have done it and seen it all. We’re thrilled that they will set an incredible tone for MTC Expo.”
As the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot,* Lohrenz* was a pioneer in military aviation. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Her experience in the all-male environment of fighter aviation and her ability to pass on the lessons learned in her career allow her to deliver insight and guidance from a credible platform. Her ability to connect with both an audience and on a one-on-one level has made her highly sought after as a business consultant and leadership speaker. Lohrenz is the author of “Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck.”
A winner of four Olympic gold medals and one silver medal, *Evans* broke a total of seven world records in three long-distance freestyle swimming events during her career. As vice chair of the LA2028 Organizing Committee, Evans works to ensure that the athletes of the world have the best possible experience at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. A highly sought after motivational speaker, Evans executes speeches for top companies in varying fields including technology, healthcare, real estate, telecommunications, apparel, banking, insurance, non-profits, and many others.
*Massari*’s message of courage, kindness, and resilience resonates with participants long after an event has finished. Having triumphed over two traumatic accidents, one where she was severely burned on more than 50 percent of her body, Massari captures the hearts of audiences, demonstrating how to move forward with speed and grace. Massari has dedicated her career to catapulting individuals and organizations toward total success, mastery, and fulfillment.
Complete bios from all three speakers can be found here: https://www.mtcshow.com/keynote-event.
Only MTC Expo All-Access Badge holders will be able to experience this special keynote presentation. Visit www.MTCShow.com to register for MTC Expo.
ABOUT THE DRMA
The DRMA is the trade alliance that sits most comfortably in the marketing world at the intersection of media, technology and commerce.
DRMA members are the leaders responsible for creating and disseminating marketing campaigns, measuring their success, and doubling down on customer satisfaction. The DRMA's blend of education, research, networking, and industry leadership is created and perfected by its active membership, inspiring members to take their industry knowledge and connections to new heights.
www.thedrma.com
*Contact:* Frank Tortorici
Marketing Maven
(908) 875-8908
Frank@MarketingMaven.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 17 hours ago.
“Attendees are sure to be talking about this powerful keynote event long after the MTC Expo concludes,” says, John Yarrington, publisher of Response Magazine and executive director of MTC Expo. “When highlighting courage, resilience, perseverance, leadership, and performance, these three women have done it and seen it all. We’re thrilled that they will set an incredible tone for MTC Expo.”
As the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot,* Lohrenz* was a pioneer in military aviation. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Her experience in the all-male environment of fighter aviation and her ability to pass on the lessons learned in her career allow her to deliver insight and guidance from a credible platform. Her ability to connect with both an audience and on a one-on-one level has made her highly sought after as a business consultant and leadership speaker. Lohrenz is the author of “Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck.”
A winner of four Olympic gold medals and one silver medal, *Evans* broke a total of seven world records in three long-distance freestyle swimming events during her career. As vice chair of the LA2028 Organizing Committee, Evans works to ensure that the athletes of the world have the best possible experience at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. A highly sought after motivational speaker, Evans executes speeches for top companies in varying fields including technology, healthcare, real estate, telecommunications, apparel, banking, insurance, non-profits, and many others.
*Massari*’s message of courage, kindness, and resilience resonates with participants long after an event has finished. Having triumphed over two traumatic accidents, one where she was severely burned on more than 50 percent of her body, Massari captures the hearts of audiences, demonstrating how to move forward with speed and grace. Massari has dedicated her career to catapulting individuals and organizations toward total success, mastery, and fulfillment.
Complete bios from all three speakers can be found here: https://www.mtcshow.com/keynote-event.
Only MTC Expo All-Access Badge holders will be able to experience this special keynote presentation. Visit www.MTCShow.com to register for MTC Expo.
ABOUT THE DRMA
The DRMA is the trade alliance that sits most comfortably in the marketing world at the intersection of media, technology and commerce.
DRMA members are the leaders responsible for creating and disseminating marketing campaigns, measuring their success, and doubling down on customer satisfaction. The DRMA's blend of education, research, networking, and industry leadership is created and perfected by its active membership, inspiring members to take their industry knowledge and connections to new heights.
www.thedrma.com
*Contact:* Frank Tortorici
Marketing Maven
(908) 875-8908
Frank@MarketingMaven.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 17 hours ago.
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'Survivor' 2018 Contestants - Meet the 20 New Castaways!
Survivor: Ghost Island is debuting next month and we now finally know the 20 contestants competing for the chance to be the ultimate Survivor! Season 36 is kicking off on February 28 on CBS, and this season, the castaways are separated into two different tributes: Naviti and Malolo. This season, players will be competing in [...]
Reported by Just Jared 12 hours ago.
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Survivor Season 36 Castaways Revealed: Meet the Ghost Island Contestants
Hope you're not afraid of ghosts! CBS officially revealed Survivor's 20 castaways who will compete when season 36 premieres with a super-sized two-hour episode on Wednesday, Feb....
Reported by E! Online 13 hours ago.
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Drop Your Buffs: ‘Survivor’ Reveals Cast For Upcoming ‘Ghost Island’ Season!
Survivor has been one of the most historic reality television shows, and shows no signs of slowing down as they head into their 36th season! The cast for their latest go around, Ghost Island, was just revealed, as well as some incredible twists and turns that will make it that much more challenging for each Read More
The post Drop Your Buffs: ‘Survivor’ Reveals Cast For Upcoming ‘Ghost Island’ Season! appeared first on OK! Magazine. Reported by OK! Magazine 12 hours ago.
The post Drop Your Buffs: ‘Survivor’ Reveals Cast For Upcoming ‘Ghost Island’ Season! appeared first on OK! Magazine. Reported by OK! Magazine 12 hours ago.
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Nina Dobrev Fulfills Young Cancer Survivor's Make-a-Wish Dream With a Helicopter Tour of Los Angeles
Nina Dobrev just made this young cancer survivor's dreams come true! When the Vampire Diaries star found out that Hannah Stever wanted to see Los Angeles for the first time, she...
Reported by E! Online 11 hours ago.
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Cast Of ‘Survivor: Ghost Island’ Revealed Along With Twist
CBS reveals the identity of the 20 new contestants facing off on Survivor: Ghost Island premiering on Feb. 28
Reported by cbs4.com 8 hours ago.
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Samuel L. Jackson & Jessie T. Usher Start Filming 'Shaft' Reboot
Samuel L. Jackson and Jessie T. Usher have officially begun production on their upcoming movie Shaft! The 69-year-old Kong: Skull Island actor and the 25-year-old Survivor’s Remorse star were spotted on set on Tuesday (January 30) outside a mosque in Atlanta. In Shaft, previously referred to as Son of Shaft, Samuel will reprise the role [...]
Reported by Just Jared 7 hours ago.
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UN: We’ll teach horrors of the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Eva Lavi, originally from Krakow, Poland, was invited by Israel Ambassador Danny Danon to address the ceremony, and recounted her harrowing experience.
Reported by Jerusalem Post 8 hours ago.
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Supreme Court allows 13-year-old Mumbai rape survivor to terminate pregnancy
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a 13-year-old rape survivor from Mumbai to terminate her 31-week-old pregnancy.
Reported by Firstpost 6 hours ago.
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Reasoning Behind Campus Sexual Assault Policies Challenged
A comprehensive analysis of policies related to sexual assaults — known as mandatory reporting or compelled disclosure — at 150 universities has raised questions about their effectiveness and their impacts on victims.
In a paper in the journal American Psychologist, UO psychologist Jennifer Freyd of the University of Oregon and two colleagues concluded that some of the reasoning behind the policies is not supported by existing research on sexual assault reporting.
In their paper, the researchers call for survivor-centered reforms and offer four alternative approaches for institutions to consider as they seek to comply with federal laws and guidelines.
“What we show in our study is that we lack evidence that mandatory reporting in safe and effective,” said Freyd, a professor in the UO Department of Psychology. “In fact, the data point in the opposite direction — that many of the policies we that we reviewed are neither safe nor effective.”
Psychologists Kathryn J. Holland, a doctoral student at the University of Michigan at the time of the study and now a professor at the University of Nebraska, and Lilia M. Cortina of the University of Michigan are co-authors on the paper.
Many university policies, while still evolving, require employees who’ve heard a student’s report of a sexual assault to notify university officials and, in some cases, the police — regardless of the wishes of the victim. Interpretations of Title IX and the Clery Act have driven these policies.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal dollars and requires prompt and equitable responses by institutions. Under updated federal guidance on this civil rights law, compelled disclosure was introduced for responsible employees, but that designation has been open to interpretation. The Clery Act requires institutions to collect and publish information about the prevalence of sex-related crimes on and near a campus.
For their article, Holland, the study’s lead author, led a comprehensive review of the reporting policies randomly selected to represent 50 large, 50 medium and 50 small four-year not-for-profit colleges and universities, none of which were named. Fifty-two percent were public and 48 percent were private.
Of those, 97 percent had policies mandating that certain employees to report sexual assault disclosed to them by a student. The vast majority of the policies require all, or nearly all, employees to report disclosures, while a few had a more specific and selective list of mandatory reporters.
They found limited research supporting rationales for compelled disclosure. “In fact,” the researchers wrote in their conclusion, “some evidence suggests that these mandates may carry negative consequences: silencing and disempowering survivors, complicating employees’ jobs, and prioritizing legal liability over student welfare.”
The researchers also generated four alternative approaches featuring victim-centered goals that could protect everyone, including the institutions, in sexual assault cases and meet Title IX goals of investigating and prosecuting assaults, assisting survivors, deterring future assaults and enhancing campus security.
“It is really important not to harm abuse victims,” Freyd said. “One way adult victims can get harmed is by taking away their autonomy. Mandatory reporting policies tend to do exactly that and thus are likely to cause harm. There are alternatives that are more consistent with the evidence we do have.”
The UO’s Freyd is a leading voice on issues of sexual harassment. In June, she spoke on “Moving from Institutional Betrayal to Institutional Courage” in a workshop held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. She also was a contributor to the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault and was present in 2014 when the Obama Administration rolled out proposed guidelines for combating sexual violence.
In one alternative suggested by Freyd and her co-authors, university employees who receive a student’s report of sexual assault would be allowed to respect the victim’s choice on disclosure, and to whom an incident may be reported. Such an approach would allow for a change in action if a victim’s mind later changes.
Freyd initially suggested this alternative in an April 2016 essay for the Huffington Post. The UO revised its reporting policy, effective Sept 15, to reflect this approach.
In a second approach, a student may report an incident and get services, and choose whether an investigation should be launched. A similarly adopted policy by the U.S. Department of Defense, the researchers noted, helped increase reporting and led to more positive experiences by victims.
A third alternative suggests third-party online technologies that allow victims to consider their options for reporting and obtaining services. Such a system, the researchers wrote, would allow for a time-stamped electronic record, including photographic evidence, for use if the student chooses to request an investigation. It also would allow for an automatic trigger for advancing the report if another student later files a report involving the same perpetrator.
The fourth alternative calls for a blended approach of the alternatives, recognizing that institutions may be hesitant to give up compelled disclosure policies in light of federal directives. “The aims could be to decrease involuntary disclosures while increasing voluntary ones,” the researchers wrote. Reported by Eurasia Review 3 hours ago.
In a paper in the journal American Psychologist, UO psychologist Jennifer Freyd of the University of Oregon and two colleagues concluded that some of the reasoning behind the policies is not supported by existing research on sexual assault reporting.
In their paper, the researchers call for survivor-centered reforms and offer four alternative approaches for institutions to consider as they seek to comply with federal laws and guidelines.
“What we show in our study is that we lack evidence that mandatory reporting in safe and effective,” said Freyd, a professor in the UO Department of Psychology. “In fact, the data point in the opposite direction — that many of the policies we that we reviewed are neither safe nor effective.”
Psychologists Kathryn J. Holland, a doctoral student at the University of Michigan at the time of the study and now a professor at the University of Nebraska, and Lilia M. Cortina of the University of Michigan are co-authors on the paper.
Many university policies, while still evolving, require employees who’ve heard a student’s report of a sexual assault to notify university officials and, in some cases, the police — regardless of the wishes of the victim. Interpretations of Title IX and the Clery Act have driven these policies.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal dollars and requires prompt and equitable responses by institutions. Under updated federal guidance on this civil rights law, compelled disclosure was introduced for responsible employees, but that designation has been open to interpretation. The Clery Act requires institutions to collect and publish information about the prevalence of sex-related crimes on and near a campus.
For their article, Holland, the study’s lead author, led a comprehensive review of the reporting policies randomly selected to represent 50 large, 50 medium and 50 small four-year not-for-profit colleges and universities, none of which were named. Fifty-two percent were public and 48 percent were private.
Of those, 97 percent had policies mandating that certain employees to report sexual assault disclosed to them by a student. The vast majority of the policies require all, or nearly all, employees to report disclosures, while a few had a more specific and selective list of mandatory reporters.
They found limited research supporting rationales for compelled disclosure. “In fact,” the researchers wrote in their conclusion, “some evidence suggests that these mandates may carry negative consequences: silencing and disempowering survivors, complicating employees’ jobs, and prioritizing legal liability over student welfare.”
The researchers also generated four alternative approaches featuring victim-centered goals that could protect everyone, including the institutions, in sexual assault cases and meet Title IX goals of investigating and prosecuting assaults, assisting survivors, deterring future assaults and enhancing campus security.
“It is really important not to harm abuse victims,” Freyd said. “One way adult victims can get harmed is by taking away their autonomy. Mandatory reporting policies tend to do exactly that and thus are likely to cause harm. There are alternatives that are more consistent with the evidence we do have.”
The UO’s Freyd is a leading voice on issues of sexual harassment. In June, she spoke on “Moving from Institutional Betrayal to Institutional Courage” in a workshop held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. She also was a contributor to the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault and was present in 2014 when the Obama Administration rolled out proposed guidelines for combating sexual violence.
In one alternative suggested by Freyd and her co-authors, university employees who receive a student’s report of sexual assault would be allowed to respect the victim’s choice on disclosure, and to whom an incident may be reported. Such an approach would allow for a change in action if a victim’s mind later changes.
Freyd initially suggested this alternative in an April 2016 essay for the Huffington Post. The UO revised its reporting policy, effective Sept 15, to reflect this approach.
In a second approach, a student may report an incident and get services, and choose whether an investigation should be launched. A similarly adopted policy by the U.S. Department of Defense, the researchers noted, helped increase reporting and led to more positive experiences by victims.
A third alternative suggests third-party online technologies that allow victims to consider their options for reporting and obtaining services. Such a system, the researchers wrote, would allow for a time-stamped electronic record, including photographic evidence, for use if the student chooses to request an investigation. It also would allow for an automatic trigger for advancing the report if another student later files a report involving the same perpetrator.
The fourth alternative calls for a blended approach of the alternatives, recognizing that institutions may be hesitant to give up compelled disclosure policies in light of federal directives. “The aims could be to decrease involuntary disclosures while increasing voluntary ones,” the researchers wrote. Reported by Eurasia Review 3 hours ago.
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Lealiifano named Brumbies co-captain again
Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano has again been named as the ACT Brumbies co-captain with lock Sam Carter for this year's Super Rugby competition.
Reported by SuperSport 3 hours ago.
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Sport24.co.za | Lealiifano named Brumbies co-captain again
Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano has again been named as the Brumbies co-captain with lock Sam Carter for this year's Super Rugby competition.
Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
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