/tags/sexual-assault sexual assault en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:00:22 GMT /government-politics/2021-10-14/ohio-democrats-call-for-their-sex-assault-related-bills-to-move-forward The four House Democrats say two bills they've introduced this year to change laws related to sexual assault and rape haven't gotten real consideration. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:00:22 GMT /government-politics/2021-10-14/ohio-democrats-call-for-their-sex-assault-related-bills-to-move-forward Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-09-12/bill-seeks-to-shield-some-crisis-counselors-to-protect-sexual-assault-victims Advocates for sexual abuse survivors can be required to report and testify in court about the cases they are handling – unlike doctors and lawyers. Some… Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:34:34 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-12/bill-seeks-to-shield-some-crisis-counselors-to-protect-sexual-assault-victims Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-05-22/speaker-says-bill-could-be-used-to-end-time-limit-on-filing-sex-crimes-charges-and-lawsuits Gov. Mike DeWine is urging state lawmakers to end the time limit on criminal charges for rape and sexual assault, which Democrats have been proposing for… Wed, 22 May 2019 19:39:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-22/speaker-says-bill-could-be-used-to-end-time-limit-on-filing-sex-crimes-charges-and-lawsuits Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-11-29/bill-to-allow-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits-pulled-from-lame-duck-agenda A bill that would help sexual assault survivors track their rape kits through the legal process has been pulled from consideration in the lame duck… Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:21:43 GMT /government-politics/2018-11-29/bill-to-allow-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits-pulled-from-lame-duck-agenda Karen Kasler /crime-law-enforcement/2018-08-09/attorney-general-announces-online-program-for-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits Victims of sexual assault may soon have a new way to find out the status and location of a key piece of evidence in their cases instantly and anonymously.… Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:06:45 GMT /crime-law-enforcement/2018-08-09/attorney-general-announces-online-program-for-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits Karen Kasler /health-mental-health-aging/2016-04-08/helpline-offers-more-services-for-rape-survivors Survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence now have a free way to talk to a trained advisor at any time of day and from anywhere in Ohio. The… Fri, 08 Apr 2016 18:40:42 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2016-04-08/helpline-offers-more-services-for-rape-survivors Andy Chow