Posts Tagged ‘rape’
Should witnesses be required to report violent crimes?
The Richmond High rape case has inspired new proposed legislation authored by state lawmakers that would make it a misdemeanor to fail to contact authorities when witnessing a violent crime.
Read MoreBlogging for Jane Doe
Hannah Kenny’s Facebook group, called “Support the Richmond High School gang rape survivor,” drew messages of support from across the world.
Read MoreNo urgency before emergency
Without the eyes of news media fixed on them, district board members have displayed no urgency to protect Richmond’s largest school with fences and cameras.
Read MorePolice release 911 call reporting rape
The Richmond Police Department on Thursday released the 911 call that helped end a reported two-hour rape of a Richmond High student outside of her homecoming dance Oct. 24. Richmond resident Margarita Vargas made the call just before midnight that night. Police today also corrected the victim’s age as being 16 instead of 15, as…
Read MoreKnowledge — not emotion — stops rape
Policy should be based on best practices and research, not the turmoil that follows sexual assaults.
Read MoreHundreds gather to support rape victim
More than 300 people turned out at Richmond High School in a show of solidarity for the victim of an alleged rape on campus last week. Students, parents and teachers organized dozens of performances in an attempt to begin healing.
Read MorePolice chief addresses investigation into alleged rape
Police Chief Chris Magnus told the Richmond City Council Tuesday that the investigation into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old Richmond High School girl continues, leaving the door open to more arrests.
Read MoreRichmond speaks on rape
The rape at Richmond High School has generated a community-wide disscussion about values, actions, and the response to violence. We went on the streets of Richmond to ask one question: What can the community learn from the incident last week?
Read MoreReligious leaders launch volunteer campaign
Religious leaders called on at least 100 people to become eligible to volunteer at Richmond High School and other district campuses at a news conference following the recent rape of a 15-year-old on campus. The incident happened during a homecoming dance that had no volunteer chaperones.
Read MoreRev. Kamal Hassan: “What will we do?”
Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church contemplates the role of churches and the community in the aftermath of last week’s rape.
Read MoreThe religious reflect on Richmond rape
Eight days after the rape of a 15-year-old girl, the city’s religious leaders denounced the crime and offered prayers for those involved. Congregations discussed healing, the community’s moral compass, and ways of addressing the crime with church youth groups.
Read MoreLights, cameras, action at Richmond High
Concerned parents, teachers and community organizers at Richmond High School have demanded the school board install new security cameras, better lighting on campus and urged the creation of a comprehensive safety plan for the district.
Read MoreResidents say neighborhood is safe despite rape
Residents who live near last weekend’s brutal rape scene at Richmond High School say the assault is not representative of their neighborhood.
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