sexual assault

A new report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights shows that there have been more than 60 sexual abuse allegations — ranging from harassment to assault — at the ICE detention center in Tacoma.

Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a ruling that swiftly freed the actor from prison…

Following eight months of meetings, a workgroup on the prevention of sexual harassment in the Washington state House is recommending the formation of an…

Several efforts to protect sexual assault victims failed to pass in Washington’s 60-day legislative session which adjourned last Thursday. Now lawmakers...

A man who worked as an educational aide in nine Seattle public schools has pleaded not guilty to child rape and molestation charges.Albert Virachismith…

Albert Virachismith, the man charged with repeatedly raping an elementary school student in Seattle, worked at eight other schools in the district. That…

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ken Armstrong.

The #MeToo movement has sparked near-daily conversations about sexual harassment and assault. One of the central issues in those conversations is…

Dr. Denis Mukwege opened a hospital in Eastern Congo to help women give birth safely. His first patient was a rape survivor. And she changed his life.

In Virginia and New York, academic transcripts must note if a student has been punished for sexual assault. Supporters say it's a matter of public safety. Critics say the move is draconian and unfair.