I spoke with Refinery 29 about considerations for survivors and intimacy after sexual assault. Article is HERE.
Sexual Violence in Retail
I spoke with Racked about the specific issues and barriers to experiencing and reporting sexual violence within the retail industry. Article HERE.
Radio Interview
I spoke with Uptown Radio about SAFE training. Interview HERE.
Sexual Assault: Problems and Solutions
I spoke with Ruby Rosenblatt about sexual violence - impacts and root causes. Interview is HERE>
On Weinstein...
I spoke with Broadly / VICE about the Harvey Weinstein charges and the importance of prosecutors representing the people’s interests. Article HERE.
Extension of Storage Deadline for Sexual Offense Evidence Kits
NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault Assistant Director of Intervention and Best Care Programs Josie Torielli said, "The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault applauds the Governor for taking steps towards giving survivors the support they need to make the best decisions for themselves following a crime. With time, information and advocate support, survivors can expect better outcomes from systems intending to assist them after an assault. We look forward to working with the Governor's office on the implementation of this important initiative."
Full report HERE.
SUNY Conference Appearance
I was invited to present at the SUNY Conference “Sexual and Interpersonal Violence on College Campuses: What Attorney General Staff Need to Know”. I provided information about neurobiology and trauma and how this impacts the investigation and reporting process. Information HERE.
Brooklyn Hospital Illegally Charging for Forensic Exams
Story on NY1, read and view HERE.
Brooklyn Hospital Charging for Forensic Rape Exams
The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault received a report from a survivor who was illegally billed for her Forensic Rape Exam. We worked with the AG’s office to bring relief and in the process, uncovered systemic injustice. Interviewed by WPIX 11, clip is HERE.
Closing The Loophole
I spoke with Vice / Broadly about proposed legislation making it illegal for NYPD to engage in sexual conduct with someone in the course of law enforcement activity. Article HERE.