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Press Release: AEquitas Set to Launch Third Season of Signal Award-Winning Podcast Series Just Champions on Monday, April 6

New episodes explore how pop culture portrays sexual and intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

Mar 17, 2026 AEquitas
N.J. Likely Under-Reports Sexual Abuse Behind Bars, Experts Say
Jan 28, 2017 NJ.com

Public employment laws protecting prison staff against self-incrimination further contribute to under-reporting.

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NYPD Captain Suggests 'True Stranger Rapes' are More Serious than Others
Jan 07, 2017 The Guardian

Minimizing acquaintance rape can negatively impact victims’ recovery and discourage others from reporting this crime.

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Once Reluctant, Nassar Victims Lead Each Other Out of Shadows
Feb 02, 2018 Reuters

Victims of Nassar’s sexual abuse have begun speaking out, encouraging others in similar situations to come forward.

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Press Release: AEquitas Set to Launch Third Season of Signal Award-Winning Podcast Series Just Champions on Monday, April 6
Mar 17, 2026 AEquitas

New episodes explore how pop culture portrays sexual and intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

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Prosecution Declined
Dec 05, 2019 Louisville Public Media

Fewer rape reports in Louisville may indicate fewer individuals coming forward due to victim blaming and stereotypes.

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Respected, passionate, successful: Criminal prosecutor Patti Powers retires
Jul 25, 2015 Yakima Herald-Republic

Patti Powers leaves the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney to work for AEquitas.

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SCSU Training Students, Staff on How to Prevent Sexual Assault
Mar 26, 2018 NBC Connecticut

CSCU students participate in trainings to learn to identify, stop, and prevent stalking and sexual assault on campus.

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She’s the Judge These Larry Nassar Victims Needed
Jan 18, 2018 CNN

Judge Aquilina offered comfort and advice to each individual after they read their victim impact statements.

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Some states seek to close loopholes in marital rape laws
May 04, 2019 AP News

Minnesota spearheads the movement to close marital rape exemptions during the #MeToo era.

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State Considers Requiring Corroboration in Sex Assault Cases
Jan 17, 2017 AP News

Debates surrounding the bill include concerns about wrongful convictions versus silenced victims.

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Stealthing Being Legal In US Excuses Sexual Abuse For Millions
Mar 13, 2021 UNILAD

Consensual sex that becomes non-consensual through stealthing pose a legal challenge for survivors seeking justice.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Test on Proving ‘True Threats’ Under the First Amendment
Jun 29, 2023 First Amendment Watch

AEquitas Attorney Advisor Jonathan Kurland discusses Counterman v. Colorado and the implications for cases. In particula...

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