ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORT’S DEFINITION OF RAPE
Jan/08/12 04:11 PM Filed in: News
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 Filed in: News
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.
Minnesota Men's Action Network Videos
Aug/12/11 12:26 PM
The Minnesota Men’s Action Network produced some videos that focus on the issue of preventing men’s violence against women. Additional videos can be found at the Men’s Action Network website.
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New Brochure Templates
Sep/29/09 01:07 PM Filed in: News
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.
Tribal Sexual Assault Resource Series
Jun/18/09 11:01 AM Filed in: Materials
A series of materials have recently been released by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. The materials can be found on the TLPI website and are available for download. Tribal Legal Code Resource: Sexual Violence and Stalking Laws was developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute in conjunction with the Southwest Center for Law and Policy to be a guide for drafting or revising victim-centered tribal criminal laws on sexual assault and stalking. It is written with a philosophy that tribal laws should reflect tribal values. In addition, writing a tribal law usually requires careful consideration of how state and/or federal laws might apply in the community. This resource guide includes sample language and discussion questions which are designed to help tribal community members decide on the best laws for their community.Law Enforcement Protocol Guide: Sexual Assault (Including a Model Sexual Assault Protocol) was developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute in conjunction with Southwest Center for Law and Policy as a tool for improving the investigation of sexual assault crimes. Effective investigations increase the likelihood of victim participation and increase the probability of convictions in tribal, state, and/or federal courts. This guide focuses on the development of an internal protocol for law enforcement. A law enforcement protocol can enhance the efforts of all community agencies in addressing sexual violence. Once your tribal government has strong laws in place, this publication will help you create policies and protocols for your law enforcement agency to enforce your laws.Prosecutor Protocol Guide: Sexual Assault (Including a Model Sexual Assault Protocol) was developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute in conjunction with Southwest Center for Law and Policy as a tool for improving the prosecution of sexual assault crimes. Holding offenders accountable for their actions is a key part of making your community safe. This publication is designed to help your prosecutor’s office ensure consistency and compassion for all survivors. This guide focuses on the development of an internal protocol for tribal prosecution. A prosecutor protocol can enhance the efforts of all community agencies in addressing sexual violence.Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Resource was developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute in conjunction with Southwest Center for Law and Policy as a guide to creating cohesive policies between tribal agencies. Victims of sexual assault deserve a coordinated, comprehensive response from a variety of community agencies. This SART resource provides a starting point for developing victim-centered SART teams in your community.