Sexual Abuse

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# Title Date Summary
51 Walk a mile in her shoes at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:233, p.1
UNI will host the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about the serious causes and effects of sexualized violence against women. Registration is going on now.
52 Bullying and violence prevention summit to be held in Sioux City
Public Relations News Release 2013:231, p.1
UNI's Center for Violence Prevention and College of Education are sponsors for the upcoming Mentors in Violence Prevention Student Leadership Summit. The summit will take place in Sioux City. Two hundred high school kids will participate in the event.
53 Feminism is important for men, too
Northern Iowan 110:33, p.4
Says men need to step up and take an active role in feminist issues. If a person wants to combat and mitigate everyday sexism, he or she should start right away. Says the beginning of social change lies in the beliefs and attitudes of individuals.
54 Bonnie Campbell speaks on Violence Against Women Act
Northern Iowan 109:52, p.1
Bonnie Campbell, the Iowa Attorney General, came to UNI to speak about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the Violence Against Women Act; photo.
55 UNI's Center for Violence Prevention announces 'Leading by Example' grants to area schools
Public Relations News Release 2012:278, p.1
The Center for Violence Prevention and UNI will recognize area high schools as part of the challenge grant initiative for violence prevention education. The purpose is to educate students and to prevent violence in relationships.
56 Increasing awareness and education of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2012:275, p.1
To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month UNI will host several events including seminars on violence prevention and sexual assault awareness.
57 Upcoming UNISTA performance brings spin to pedophilia in families
Northern Iowan 109:44, p.7
UNISTA is showcasing the play "How I Learned to Drive." It follows Li'l Bit's life. She has been sexually abused by her uncle since she was eleven years old; photo.
58 'Invisible War' screening at UNI brings to light the struggle of military sexual assault victims
Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1
Documentary film about victims of rape in the military was shown at Lang Hall. Nearly two hundred people in attendance for screening of film and panel discussion; photo.
59 Penn State football program should get 'death penalty'
Northern Iowan 108:60, p.3
The results of the investigation into sexual abuse by a former assistant football coach has tainted several members of the Penn State family; including famed former coach, Joe Paterno. The University needs to be held accountable for the cover up.
60 SAVE Forum Actors engage and educate students
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.7
Interpreters Theatre hosted the group's performance of free-verse poetry, audience participation, and short skits to educate students about boundaries, gender roles, and sexual assault.
61 Just another awareness month?
Northern Iowan 108:49, p.5
One in five women in the United States have reported being raped in their lifetime. Sexual assault month, therefore, is not just another awareness month. Gender, power, violence, and sexuality all play a role in this terrible act.
62 'Carne Viva' based on Postville factory raid
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.6
Jennifer Cooley and Karen Mitchell have written a play based on interviews with workers from the Postville Agriprocessors plant. The play provides a chance for self-reflection on immigration and to view a different culture's response; photo.
63 Investigation into sexual assault victim's past raises legal, ethical questions
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.1
In 2004, two football players were found guilty of sexual abuse on an eighteen year old freshman student. In 2007 a civil lawsuit was filed against the university. Personal documents from the victim have been requested; photo.
64 Sexual awareness
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.12
A roommate's personal experience with sexual assault is shared. The emotions and hurt that go along with the attack are mind boggling. Students urged to contact Public Safety and report the crime.
65 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.8
Bright red high heeled shoes were the item of the day for UNI men as they showed their support for promoting sexual assault awareness on campus; photo.
66 Booze + cruise = lose
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.11
Drinking and driving is a very dangerous combination. Over eighteen hundred young people, aged eighteen to twenty-four, die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including automobile accidents; photo.
67 'Walking a Mile' for prevention, awareness and to take action
Public Relations News Release 2009:424, p.1
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) comes to a close, Greek Life is organizing the culminating event for this year's SAAM activities to build sexual assault awareness.
68 Breaking the cycle by breaking the silence
Northern Iowan 106:51, p.5
Believes that attitudes need to change in order for there to be a decrease in sexual violence.
69 Former professor sues UNI
Northern Iowan 106:36, p.1
UNI and the state Board of Regents are being sued for discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract by Bradley Barrett, former music professor.
70 Adjustments made to UNI's Sexual Misconduct Policy
Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1
A Legislative Oversight Committee examined the policies at Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI concerning gender violence. Several enhancements to the policy added clarity. The policy is available on the Student Affairs website.
71 Letter to the Editor
Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4
Response to Trevor Boeckmann's article on Tucker Max. Violations of several rules of conduct at UNI cited.
72 April is child abuse awareness month
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.15
Statistics report that 905,000 children were victims of maltreatment from October 2005 to September 2006 in the U. S. These abuses fall into the following categories; physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect.
73 Professor faces allegations of sexual abuse
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.1
Bradley Barrett has been named in a lawsuit, filed in November in Missouri, of allegedly sexually abusing Adam Walker. Walker was a high school student at the time and Barrett was the music teacher in the Logan Rogersville school district; photo.
74 UNI to participate in national anti-violence event 'Take Back the Night'
Public Relations News Release 2008:477, p.1
This event protests sexual assualt and violence against women. According to Charles Saini, a senior from Woodbury, Minn., participants at the vigil will have the opportunity to reflect on important issues in women's safety and sexual assualt.
75 Planting awareness of domestic violence
Northern Iowan 105:40, p.9
"Seeds of Hope" has as its mission statement: to provide quality education and comprehensive services concerning domestic violence and sexual assault. A clothing drive is currently under way to aid victims; photo.
76 Sexual assault: 1996-2005
Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1
Graph showing number of assault victims and arrests in Iowa from 1996 through 2005; photo.
77 Don't look now--flasher on the loose
Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1
Students respond to two incidents of a male exposing himself on campus.
78 Some priests missing from sex offender list
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.6
Daniel Kortenkamp publicly accuses priest that sexually abused him when he was younger.
79 V-Day activities create awareness of women's issues
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.9
February 6-11 is designated as V-Day Week; photo.
80 'White Ribbon' speaker addresses masculinity in America
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.4
Alan Berkowitz spoke on preventing sexual abuse.
81 Putting an end to violence against women
Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.1
"Take Back the Night" is a event designed to protest sexual assaults and violence against women; will be held Tuesday, April 12.
82 Stand up against violence toward women
Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.5
Discusses the events of the upcoming White Ribbon Campaign.
83 Ending gender-based violence; if you or someone you know needs help, look no further than right on campus
Northern Iowan 101:35, p.9
The Phoenix Center offers help to sexual assault victims, along with educational resources.
84 UNI's V-Day committee plans week-long activities
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Activities include self-defense seminar, benefit concert, and 'The Vagina Monologues' performance.
85 Men and women against violence
Northern Iowan 101:23, p.9
Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women, speaks on campus; photo.
86 Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Will speak about "Women and Men: Working Together Against Violence" on November 10.
87 NI year in news
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1
Recap of news stories and photographs from the 2003-2004 school year; photo.
88 Students rally to 'Take back the night'
Northern Iowan 100:53, p.1
Students march to raise awareness about sexual assault; photo.
89 UNI to host annual "Take Back the Night" event
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
"Take Back the Night" is a event designed to protest sexual assults and violence against women, and will be held Tuesday, April 20.
90 UNI professor suggests 'forced celibacy' is cause of abuse by Catholic priests
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Katherine van Wormer believes that there is a difference in the way people view male and female victims of sexual abuse.
91 Hulse 'breaks silence'
Northern Iowan 100:22, p.1
Nancy Hulse spoke about rape awareness; photo.
92 Take Back the Night raises Sexual Assault Awareness
Northern Iowan 99:50, p.13
Take Back the Night will be hosted by GEA, SAVE, and Women's Studies Program tonight as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
93 Plea for Public Safety to keep campus aware
Northern Iowan 99:50, p.9
Criticizes Department of Public Safety for not disclosing the number of reported sexual assault cases.
94 UNI's 'Take Back the Night' activities acknowledge struggles of sexual violence survivors
Public Relations News Release 2002:453, p.1
"Take Back the Night" will be held on top of the Maucker Union beginning at 5 p.m. on April 15.
95 Nationwide movement sweeping UNI
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9
UNI will celebrate their second annual V-Day Awareness Week; brief history of V-Day Awareness Week.
96 Columnist vows to hit the issues
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.5
Urges men to act like gentlemen towards the women at the bars.
97 Catholic priest speaks of scandals; Father Haugen discusses recent Catholic church sex controversy with NI
Northern Iowan 98:49, p.1
Father John Haugen supports reform in the Catholic Church, and discusses the recent sexual scandals within the Catholic Church.
98 Student voices
Northern Iowan 98:49, p.13
Students respond to the question: "What do you think the solution is to the issue of the Catholic priest scandal?"; photo.
99 'Take Back the Night Rally 2002' at UNI, Wednesday, April 17
Public Relations News Release 2001:441, p.1
Take Back the Night, a nationwide program to unite men and women against sexual assault, will take place on the Union Plaza.
100 Catholic reformers spurred by scandals
Northern Iowan 98:47, p.1
Allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests has spurred debates about the possible reformation of the Catholic Church.