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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in Rome, Ga. on March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

How ‘himpathy’ helps shield perpetrators of sexual misconduct from repercussions

A new study examines why women who report sexual misconduct often experience retaliation while men who are alleged perpetrators of sexual assault escape repercussions.
Mexican migrant workers harvest parsley on a farm in Wellington, Colo. John Moore/Getty Images

Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers – here’s how the US could reduce their risk

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the US, with workers exposed to vehicles, chemicals and heavy equipment. Women working on farms face another risk: sexual assault.
Few cases of sexual assault by police are investigated by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, and fewer result in a conviction. (Shutterstock)

Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault

Sexual violence by police is more common than many might think. Failing to fully investigate can have a chilling effect on what is already the most underreported violent crime in Canada.
Teaching assistants often remain silent when sexual harassment comes from the students they teach. Hill Street Studios / Getty Images

This type of sexual harassment on campus often goes overlooked

Sexual harassment on campus often casts students as targets of their instructors. Researchers have found that it happens the other way around, too.

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