Rape Survivors Often Pay Nearly $1,000 For Medical Treatment

In addition to the physical, emotional and mental costs of rape, many survivors in the U.S. are shouldering the financial burden as well. A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health analyzed hospital billing records for 1,335 privately insured women...

2nd Backlog Of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage

A second backlog of more than 500 untested Detroit rape kits languished in storage for years after more than 11,000 other unprocessed evidence packages were discovered in a warehouse in 2009, prosecutors say. Out-of-state laboratory workers discovered 555 additional...

7 Ways To Make Girls Safer Without Discriminating Against Trans Kids

The Trump administration’s recent decision to rescind President Obama’s federal guidance protecting trans students has been applauded by many conservatives who argue it guarantees the safety of women and girls. For instance, last spring, after North Carolina suffered...