WLP Analysis of the Proposed Title IX Regulations & Invitation for You to Submit Comment
On November 29, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes amendments to Title IX regulations. The public is invited to comment in response to proposed rules such as these. We strongly encourage you to...Why Did Police Departments Throw Out Rape Kits?
Last week, CNN revealed that police departments across the country have been throwing untested rape kits in the trash. The expose revealed that at least 25 agencies in 14 states have destroyed rape kits either before the statute of limitation expired and in states that have no statute of limitation on rape. Listen to WLP Executive Director discuss holding police accountable for rape investigations on NPR’s 1A.
WLP’s Work for Rape Victims Featured in CNN’s “Destroyed” Report
Today, CNN published an expose revealing that police departments across the country have destroyed untested rape kits before the statute of limitations expired and in states where there is no statute of limitation on sex crimes. In some cases, rape kits were destroyed...WLP Argues Berks Family Residential Center is Responsible for Sexual Abuse of Detainees
Women’s Law Project and partner organizations filed an amicus curiae brief supporting a young woman who was sexually assaulted by a detention center counselor while detained at the Berks Family Residential Center. The case will decide if the Center and staff who knew...WLP to Discuss Kavanaugh Allegations on WHYY Radio Times Thursday Sept. 20
The Women’s Law Project strongly opposes the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Initially, we opposed Kavanaugh’s nomination for reasons succinctly and clearly outlined in a public letter we signed alongside 200 national organizations...