On AlterNet: sexual abuse
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "sexual abuse"
Anna Clark, AlterNet. August 17, 2009.
Our attitudes towards sexual abuse in prison leads to a culture of permissiveness that destroys lives.
Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. April 1, 2008.
The absence of rigorous prosecution perpetuates a culture tolerant of sexual assault — an attitude that says "boys will be boys."
Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. November 4, 2007.
Steven Reynolds: Marshal Seymour met his victims through the church and paid them to perform sex acts or to keep quiet about sexual encounters.
Cliff Schecter, AlterNet: PEEK. October 30, 2007.
Cliff Schecter: Another sex scandal and another preacher. Will it ever end?
David Neiwert, AlterNet: PEEK. September 12, 2007.
David Neiwert: One of her white captors told her, "That's what we do to niggers around here," as they beat her repeatedly.
David Cassel, AlterNet: PEEK. August 24, 2007.
David Cassel: Former producers of the show reveal how it blurs the line between television and law enforcement and other apparent lapses in journalism ethics.
Bill Frogameni, Ms. Magazine. August 9, 2007.
A nationwide push is happening to extend the amount of time victims of childhood sexual abuse have to seek justice. While most people are rejoicing, the Catholic Church is fighting the legislation.
Aimee Allison, AlterNet. July 24, 2007.
As more women are joining the military, they are becoming the victims of sexual assault before they even take their oath. A former Army specialist explains the growing problem with abuse by recruiters and how the military is turning a blind eye.
