The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC) of Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties’ mission is to “provide a community-based comprehensive service that advocates for the equal […]
Tag: sexual assault
Title IX policies dictate response to claims
The West Virginia University Title IX Office and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work together to process and investigate reports of sexual assault and sexual […]
‘Every case is different’: WVU Police discuss how they handle sexual assault reports
The West Virginia University Police Department works alongside local hospitals, Title IX employees, Marshall University and local and state law enforcement agencies to investigate sexual assault cases. […]
Preston County man hosts Cycling Out Sexual Abuse awareness bike ride
MORGANTOWN—Master Sergeant Michael Cochran with the West Virginia Army National Guard believes if he can bring any amount of awareness to sexual abuse, he can make a […]
What happens during a sexual assault exam?
RAINN.org DNA evidence from a crime like sexual assault can be collected from the crime scene, but it can also be collected from your body, clothes and […]
West Virginia makes progress clearing rape kit backlog
The West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory (WVSPFL) has been working to end the sexual assault kit backlog in the state for over half a decade. WVSPFL […]
Your body is a crime scene: Police chief, prosecutor talk about investigating, trying sexual assault cases
The Morgantown Police Department and the Monongalia County Prosecutor’s Office work together and with several other agencies to respond to, investigate and resolve sexual assault cases. MPD […]
Reform how cops treat rape, sexual assault survivors
Last Sunday, we published an article called “Survivors share their stories” — true stories from women who experienced sexual assault and harassment. One of the survivors, “Corrine,” […]
Survivors Share Their Stories
READ MORE: In her own words: Survivor shares victim impact statement she wrote Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault A warning: The following contains stories […]
Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault
RAINN.org It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially if they are a friend or family member. […]