MORE ON: sexual assault

Daily Report: Public Safety

Calls grow for local police to take cases at developmental centers

December 3, 2012, 12:05 AM
Sonoma County’s top prosecutor has joined with advocates for the developmentally disabled in calling for local police to take charge of criminal investigations of patient abuse at California’s board-and-care institutions. Cases involving reported assault and negligence have long... + read more
Spotlight: Public Safety

Police ignored, mishandled sex assaults reported by disabled

November 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
Developmentally disabled patients at California’s board-and-care centers have accused caretakers of molestation and rape 36 times since 2009. + read more
Spotlight: Public Safety

Video: In Jennifer's Room

November 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
A young developmentally disabled woman just wanted to be left alone. What happened next shattered a family. + read more
Spotlight: Public Safety

Explainer: Investigating sexual abuse in California’s developmental centers

November 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
The support network for the disabled is a wide one. Find out how to get involved and share your stories. + read more
Spotlight: Public Safety

Infographic: After claims of sexual assault, little is done

November 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
36 allegations, no rape kits + read more
Daily Report: Public Safety

New bill tries to clear backlog of untested rape kits

July 11, 2011, 12:05 AM
Sexual assaults are among the most vexing violent crimes police agencies must solve. Rape cases quickly can descend can into he-said, she-said disputes, especially when law enforcement lacks physical evidence from rape kits. That evidence needs to be gathered in the first 72 hours after an... + read more
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