sexual abuse

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America’s Prisons: The Worst National Disgrace

Anthony Gregory | The Independent Institute | October 8, 2013

The U.S. correctional system is the worst of America’s domestic disgraces. More people languish behind bars in the United States than in any other country, except perhaps China if we factor in the unknown numbers in labor camps. [...] Read More »

Kenya's Ushahidi Launches Apps for Offline Data Collection

Tom Jackson | Web Africa | March 23, 2017

Kenyan company Ushahidi, a crowdsourcing data platform that allows for the better collection and management of information, has released iOS and Android apps that allow users to make reports even when they lack internet connectivity. The Ushahidi platform enables organisations to better collect, manage, visualise, and respond to data across various communication channels, including SMS, web form, mobile app, email, and Twitter...

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Military Sexual Assault Survivors Face Broken VA Treatment System

Meredith Clark | MSNBC | July 19, 2013

Former Navy Petty Officer Third Class Brian Lewis had a clear answer when asked what he thought about the current Veterans’ Health Administration system for treating survivors of military sexual trauma: “I cannot in good conscience recommend VA to a survivor of military sexual assault at this time,” he told the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Read More »

Telehealth Improves Forensic Examinations For Sexual Abuse

Press Release | UC Davis Health System | June 10, 2014

Researchers at UC Davis and other facilities have shown that telehealth consultations for clinicians at rural hospitals improve their ability to provide forensic examinations for sexual abuse...

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