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WTEN: Sexual Assault Awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Nancy Harris, NP, manager of SPHP’s forensic nursing program, talks to WTEN about where victims can turn to for help. […]
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LiveSmart: Teen Dating – Know the Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
Knowing the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship can be crucial for supporting someone’s safety and well being, especially when they are navigating the world of teen dating. […]
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Times Union: Sexual Assault Remains Vastly Underreported at New York Colleges Despite Legislation
Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, speaks to the Times Union about New York state’s Enough is Enough Act. Enacted in 2015, the law is aimed at curbing sexual assault on college campuses. […]
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LiveSmart: Surviving Abuse and Assault – Help is Available
One in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States report that they have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. Fortunately, help for victim/survivors of sexual assault is available. […]
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LiveSmart: Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community – Myth Vs. Reality
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in the United States. And while the discussion tends to focus on heterosexual relationships, it is also an issue within the LGBTQ+ community. […]
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LiveSmart: Surviving Assault – Mental Health Support is Critical
Historically, the conversation about rape and sexual assault has focused on the assault itself. The aftermath of sexual assault, however, can be equally difficult for survivors to navigate. […]
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Troy Record: Hundreds Take Part in 12th Annual ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Event in Troy
The Record published an article on the 12th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event, held Saturday, April 27 in Troy’s Riverfront Park. […]
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WNYT: Health Beat — Sexual Violence Awareness
Christin Guilder, LMSW, supervising clinical coordinator, Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP) at Samaritan Hospital, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss available resources for victims of sexual violence. […]
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LiveSmart: Love Shouldn’t Hurt on Valentine’s Day or Any Day
If you or a loved one is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, there is help. […]
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LiveSmart: Community Awareness, Intervention Important in Preventing Sexual Assault
The issue of sexual violence and how to stop it can feel overwhelming. St. Peter’s is spearheading approaches in the community to keep these crimes from happening. […]