Tag: sexual assault
#metoo: How UCR expands the conversation on sexual violence
Claudia Jimenez, a second-year political science major, first heard about the #metoo movement while watching the Ellen Show. “Ellen was going over how she...
R’Perspective: #MeToo: A movement of visibility needed for change
As I reviewed my notes for the forthcoming high school Model United Nations conference in a seat by the sliding doors of the 12:30...
It’s time we strengthen our approach to preventing sexual assault
Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, there have been several sexual assault incidents on or near the UC Riverside campus. As a result, the need...
News-in-brief for the week of May 31, 2017
UCR area sexual assault suspect surrenders
By: Andreas Rauch, SSW
A local man wanted since May 14 on suspicion of sexual assault surrendered to the Riverside...
Let’s talk about PWR BTTM … and responding to allegations of...
Ben Hopkins and Liv Bruce are PWR BTTM, a punk duo from New York known for being an empowering voice in queer culture, championing...
Clothesline project raises awareness on domestic violence
Last week, many multicolored shirts adorned the west sidewalk near the UCR Bell Tower to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence. Hosted by...
UCR needs more campus safety resources
During the school year, it feels as if we constantly receive crime alerts from UCPD. On January 16 of last year, there were five...
Sexual assault survivors take back the night
Sexual assault is one of those things that people don’t talk about in polite conversation. After all, the topic is heavy. It’s something that...
UC achieves sexual assault policy goals
The UC Board of Regents discussed the implementation of a series of services and resources such as the establishment of an advocacy office for...
Regents to discuss mental health, sexual assault at meeting
The UC Board of Regents and their committees are scheduled to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 21-22, at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference...