Tag Archives: sexual assault

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey reports every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted.  A new victim was added to those statistics Wednesday night in the Gainesville area. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports on the sexual assault that took place near the …

Some victims of sexual assault are using a unique art form to find a way to heal.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports during sexual assault awareness month a local art exhibit is showcasing a medium sexual assault victims can use on their road to recovery. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SurvivorsArtNickelleSmith4052012.mp3] The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime …

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness about sexual violence. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT’s Alyssa Averette has the story about the preventative measures everyone should take year round. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SexualAssaultWRAP.mp3]  

A Levy County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant has been transferred to the Bradford County jail under allegations of sexual assault. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Public Information Officer Kristi Gordon says the FDLE has taken over the investigation. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/Gordon2.mp3] Levy County Sheriff’s Office Major Evan Sullivan says Lieutenant Zachary Knight was …

With the suspect in five sexual assaults around Marion County and Gainesville under arrest, the road to recovery is just beginning for victims.  Alachua County Victim Services Project Coordinator Laura Kalt says it is important for victims to have a supportive group of friends who will listen without judgment. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/KALT8.mp3] …

This Friday the Alachua County Victims’ Services and Rape Crisis Center will start a ten-week session aimed at helping groups of women who are victims of sexual assault. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Katiana Krawchenko tells us how the sessions are even beneficial for the counselors. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPRapeVictims.mp3]

A young woman who overcame years of physical and sexual abuse, then worked to change laws protecting victims, is walking through Ocala and Gainesville today (Thursday) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Walkinmyshoeswrap2.mp3]