sexual assault

Survivors of sexual abuse are asking Michigan House lawmakers to take up bills they say would give people access to justice. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a report Monday outlining allegations of sexual abuse by clergy in the Lansing Diocese of the Catholic Church. In some cases, the allegations date back to the 1950s. We have more from Rick Pluta.

It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so you may see more people wearing purple. It serves as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and personal dedication to domestic violence awareness. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the executive director of Safehouse Center in Washtenaw County for a picture of what is happening locally. Christine Watson is the guest on this week's edition of "Washtenaw United."

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.