Topic: Sexual Assault
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Ideas We Should Steal: Rape Kit Tracking System
Pennsylvania is one of only 12 states without a statewide system for tracking evidence from rapes, something that holds authorities accountable and helps ease trauma. Two state legislators want to change that
By Grace Shallow![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Velshi-banned-book-Anderson--791x400.jpg)
Listen: Ali Velshi Banned Book Club on Speak with Laurie Halse Anderson
The MSNBC anchor speaks with the author of a YA book about sexual assault
By Ali Velshi![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Subway-El-SEPTA-al-skyline-791x400.jpeg)
Sign Of The Times?
Does a rape in front of silent witnesses on the El signify that, amid rampant disorder, citizens have given up on that which keeps us all together: citizenship itself?
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/septa-rape-social-media-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Sprinting Toward Gomorrah
A woman’s rape on the El—while other riders did nothing but hold up their cameras—forces a Gen Z’er to confront the dehumanizing consequences of lives lived on social media.
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/image1-791x400.jpeg)
Citizen of the Week: Finn Glew
The recent Harriton High School grad started a motor rally to spur conversation about toxic masculinity while raising money to help survivors of sexual abuse
By Jeffrey Fishman![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/believe-women-791x400.jpg)
A Man To Put Away
A Temple student commiserates at a courthouse with a fellow assault survivor. At least one of them would have a chance at justice
By Grace Shallow![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MeToo_RobKallFlickr-791x400.jpg)
What #MeToo in PA?
The state legislature failed to act on more than a dozen sexual harassment bills to protect workers across Pennsylvania. Here’s what that means for women
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy