ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORT’S DEFINITION OF RAPE
Jan/08/12 04:11 PM
Data Reported on Rape Will Better Reflect State Criminal Codes, Victim Experiences
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder today announced revisions to the Uniform Crime Report’s (UCR) definition of rape, which will lead to a more comprehensive statistical reporting of rape nationwide. The new definition is more inclusive, better reflects state criminal codes and focuses on the various forms of sexual penetration understood to be rape. The new definition of rape is: “The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” The definition is used by the FBI to collect information from local law enforcement agencies about reported rapes. More details can be read on the Justice Blog.
Click here to read a blog post from Director Carbon on the importance of the new definition of rape to our nation’s law enforcement, and for survivors of rape and their advocates. Click here to listen to the FBI’s podcast.
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder today announced revisions to the Uniform Crime Report’s (UCR) definition of rape, which will lead to a more comprehensive statistical reporting of rape nationwide. The new definition is more inclusive, better reflects state criminal codes and focuses on the various forms of sexual penetration understood to be rape. The new definition of rape is: “The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” The definition is used by the FBI to collect information from local law enforcement agencies about reported rapes. More details can be read on the Justice Blog.
Click here to read a blog post from Director Carbon on the importance of the new definition of rape to our nation’s law enforcement, and for survivors of rape and their advocates. Click here to listen to the FBI’s podcast.
In Memory of Dr. Ellen Pence
Jan/08/12 04:05 PM
Dr. Ellen Pence passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012.
She had been a backbone in the work to end violence against women, an ally for addressing violence against Native women and a friend to many in the movement. She had a long struggle with Cancer and now her amazingly wonderful energy, wisdom, and humor will be sadly missed. Her voice will remain strong in all of us who knew her. She was a teacher who left a wonderfully strong path that many are now walking on.
She had been a backbone in the work to end violence against women, an ally for addressing violence against Native women and a friend to many in the movement. She had a long struggle with Cancer and now her amazingly wonderful energy, wisdom, and humor will be sadly missed. Her voice will remain strong in all of us who knew her. She was a teacher who left a wonderfully strong path that many are now walking on.
Ellen Pence, Battered Women's Movement Leader from Peter Cohn on Vimeo.
New Brochure Templates
Sep/29/09 01:07 PM
Red Wind developed 4 brochure templates that can be customized with your pictures and program information. You can access them here. There are instructions accompanying each brochure template to walk you through the steps to take.