sexual violence
Sexual abuse prevention proposed for schools in new bill
A bipartisan bill seeks to mandate child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention education in Ohio schools. The bill was introduced this week, and requires “age-appropriate instruction” in child sexual abuse prevention for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The education would include resources and available counseling for children who are sexually abused. For grades […]
New tort law first step in getting justice for sexual assault survivors, victim says
There is no amount of money that can keep Jessica Simpkins from replaying the images of her rape at the hands of a church pastor. But having a law in place that protects her and other survivors of sexual violence would help, she said on Tuesday. “They need to look at the victim, look at […]