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Stories by Marie Tessier

The DNA of Violence

Millions of dollars in new security systems do less to combat violence than the simple recognition of sexual assault as an inherently violent crime.
Posted on Dec 20, 2008, Source: The Women's Media Center

Record Number of Women Victimized by Murderous Ex-Lovers

Violence permeates -- or threatens -- the lives of millions of U.S. women.
Posted on Jul 30, 2008, Source: Women's eNews

Sexual Violence: An Occupational Hazard -- In Iraq and at Home

One in five acts of nonfatal violence against women happen in the workplace.
Posted on Dec 26, 2007, Source: Women's Media Center

Custody Disputes Often Ignore Evidence of Child Abuse

Research indicates that abusers seek sole custody more often than nonviolent parents, and they succeed about 70 percent of the time.
Posted on Jul 11, 2007, Source: Women's eNews

Military Fails Another Victim of Sexual Violence

Three years after the public and Congress demanded reform, sexual assaults remain a persistent fact of life in the military.
Posted on Oct 16, 2006, Source: Women's Media Center

Sexual Assault Pervasive in Military

Experts say the military's hierarchy is ill-equipped and unprepared to deal fairly with rape complaints.
Posted on Apr 2, 2003, Source: Women's eNews