sexual violence – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Spotlight stays on rape survivors as perpetrators, enablers evade scrutiny

by Rosie Hoffman Special to the Press Herald September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

Expecting people who have been hurt to keep revisiting their trauma will not foster a much-needed cultural shift or hold rapists accountable.

by Mariel Garza Los Angeles Times September 28, 2018September 27, 2018

For too long, powerful men have escaped accountability for sexual misconduct involving less powerful women, but that tolerance seems to be fading.

by Associated Press September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Spacey was erased from ‘All the Money in the World’ last year and replaced with Christopher Plummer.

The court nominee deserves the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and the burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused.

by Marc Thiessen The Washington Post September 21, 2018September 20, 2018

Accusations without evidence cannot be the standard for ruining Brett Kavanaugh’s reputation and career.

by Melanie Sloan Special to the Washington Post September 21, 2018September 20, 2018

An ex-Capitol Hill aide who disclosed her own experience wonders whether #MeToo will force men to stop tolerating harassment and assault.

With such an approach, it’s not a choice between due process for the accused and care for victims – empathy and understanding can extend to all.

The teenager told the judge she has lost trust in men, including teachers and father figures, since the assault by John Glowa Jr.

by Andrew Rice Sun Journal June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

The emergency shelter will be housed in an undisclosed location.

by LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

The hierarchical nature of the field can make it difficult to report and root out such behavior.