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The Ann Arbor School Board meets tonight with a light agenda. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they will vote to approve new age-appropriate materials regarding sexual assault and harassment.

The Ann Arbor School Board gets back to work tonight with a light agenda. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Federal, state and local law enforcement authorities in Michigan have teamed up in an effort to capture suspects alleged to have committed some of the most serious sex offenses on the books. Rick Pluta reports.

The 45th annual rally and march is aimed at uplifting survivors of sexual violence. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year's theme for the month is "Building Connected Communities." SafeHouse Center executive director Christine Watson joined WEMU's David Fair to give a preview of the month-long educational campaign and highlight the ongoing challenges to prevent sexual assaults and help survivors.

Bills before a Michigan House committee aim to give sexual assault survivors rights to have support during the investigation process. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate passed a bill package Thursday that would give more protections to human trafficking victims who choose to work with prosecutors. Colin Jackson has more.

An investigation into sexual abuse allegations within the Diocese of Gaylord has revealed claims against nearly 30 priests and deacons. Colin Jackson has more on a report out Monday from the Michigan Attorney General.

For most, the holiday season is celebratory and something to look forward to, but certainly not for everyone. Imagine that you are a survivor of domestic violence or sexual abuse and you and potentially your children are living in a shelter just to stay safe. To talk about what that’s like and what we as a community can do to help, WEMU's David Fair checked in with SafeHouse Center executive director Christine Watson for a different perspective on the holiday season.

Survivors of child sexual abuse are continuing to call on state lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving minor victims. Colin Jackson has more.