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Gov. Charlie Baker announced $3 million in funding for 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies Tuesday in an effort to prevent violence against women. MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts tackles violence against women with $3 million in funding

Alyssa Figueroa January 31, 2020

In an effort to help curb gender-based violence in Massachusetts, the Governor’s Office awarded $3 million in funding to 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies, according...

The Boston University Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center collaborates with the BU Arts Initiative to create an exhibition to showcase how student artist responses to sexual assault, how to be an ally and prevention in April 2017. Title IX, an act which concerns campus sexual assault guidelines, will be reviewed. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER NOVAKOVIC/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

DeVos’ proposed Title IX overhaul may prove harmful for Boston students

Carina Imbornone September 10, 2017

  In a speech delivered on Thursday at George Mason University, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said the guidance established by the Obama administration regarding sexual assault on...

The Boston University Sweethearts, an on-campus a cappella group, hosts a benefit concert to honor Jane Doe Inc. at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium Saturday night. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Sweethearts lead a cappella groups in spreading awareness about sexual violence

Elise Takahama February 16, 2017

Valentine’s Day often prompts eye-rolls and scoffs from those who pass it off as a corporate marketing technique, but this year, the Boston University Sweethearts, an all-female a cappella group,...

Due to recent sexual assault allegations, Uber drivers may have to go through stricter background checks to ensure the safety of their passengers under a new Massachusetts law. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger appears in court

Anush Swaminathan September 8, 2016

An Uber driver was arraigned Friday for allegedly assaulting a female passenger in her 20s in the early morning of Aug. 31, according to a Friday release from the Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel...

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