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Only Few Sexual Assault Perpetrators Get Expelled, Survey

Sep 30, 2014 AM EDT A recent “Huffington Post” survey found that less than one-third of college students found guilty of sexual assault are expelled.

Mentally Ill Patients More Likely To Be Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence, Study

Sep 08, 2014 AM EDT Women suffering from severe mental illness are five times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than normal individuals, according to a University of College London study.

Past Sexual Assault Increases Risk of Future Attack for College Women, Study

Sep 08, 2014 AM EDT Female college students, who have experienced sexual assault in the past, are at a heightened risk of facing it again, according to a University at Buffalo study.

Four Universities Added To List of Institutions Mishandling Sexual Assault Cases

Sep 06, 2014 AM EDT Four new Universities have been added to the list of institutions facing investigation for allegedly mishandling sexual assault cases.

Brown Removes Two Football Players from Roster over Sexual Assault Allegations

Jul 31, 2014 AM EDT Two Brown University football players have been removed from the team pending an investigation into sexual assault allegations against them by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office.

OCR to Investigate Five More Colleges for Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases

Jul 29, 2014 AM EDT The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has brought five more American colleges under investigation for their handling of campus sexual assault.

OSU Fires Band Director Over Sexual Harassment Allegations (VIDEO)

Jul 26, 2014 AM EDT Jonathan Waters, Ohio State's 38-year-old marching band director, has been sacked following a two-month internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations.

HWS to Change Policies After NYT Disclosed School’s Mishandling of Rape Complaint

Jul 25, 2014 AM EDT The Hobart and William Smith Colleges has decided to modify policies on sexual misconduct cases after a recent New York Times story revealed how the school mishandled a student's rape complaint.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Increases Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Diseases in Women, Study

Jul 19, 2014 AM EDT Adults who were sexually abused as children face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a University of Pittsburgh study.

UConn to Pay $1.3 Million to Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit (UPDATE)

Jul 19, 2014 AM EDT The University of Connecticut has reached a settlement with five sexual assault victims in a lawsuit that accused the school of ignoring their complaints. The five students will overall receive $1.2 ...

Majority of American Schools Do Not Investigate Sexual Assault Cases: Sen. Claire McCaskill

Jul 10, 2014 AM EDT Nearly 40 percent of colleges and universities have failed to investigate sexual assault cases in the past five years, according to a survey conducted by the Office of Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. and ...

Education Department Survey Sees Surge in Sexual Assault Cases at American Colleges and Universities

Jun 10, 2014 AM EDT Sexual assault incidents at American colleges and universities peaked in 2011, according to a National Center for Education Statistics report. Researchers said that 3,330 forcible on-campus sex ...

Former Bondage Model Sues PSU over Professor’s Obsession with Sexual Photos

May 08, 2014 AM EDT Whitney "Theda" Orlando, a former bondage model and Portland State University student, filed a $1million lawsuit against the school and former professor Marcia Klotz over harassment allegations.

Low Testosterone Levels Key to a Romantic and Satisfying Relationship, Study

Apr 14, 2014 AM EDT Researchers found couples reported greater satisfaction and commitment levels in their relationship when they had lower levels of testosterone.

Exercise Activates Stronger Sexual Desires in Women Taking Antidepressants, Study

Dec 14, 2013 AM EST Engaging in moderately intense physical activities right before intercourse can ignite stronger sexual desires in women on antidepressants, according to a University of Texas Austin study. Lack of ...

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