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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2009
Page
1
Prosecution of sexual assault reveals the cruelty of the justice system to victims who relive trauma in police and court proceedings. Advocates say courtroom testimony can empower victims when offenders are punished, but most cases never lead to arrests, charges, convictions, or prison.
Lawrence Journal-World examines sexual assaults in Douglas County from 2003 to 2007. Data show more than 700 reports to law enforcement and an arrest in slightly more than one in ten cases. The series follows a sexual assault victim from hospital to courtroom to healing.
Judges use a severity based grid to set sentences for sex offenses including rape and sexual battery. Kansas requires offenders to serve at least 85 percent of their term with possible 15 percent early release for good behavior. Offenders must register as sex offenders for at least 10 years.
A local event introduces the Men of Merit, following the Women of Distinction calendar. Organizers promote recognition of notable local figures and encourage community participation for the upcoming Tuesday showcase.
President Obama planned to introduce Kathleen Sebelius as health secretary nominee to lead HHS amid risks from health system overhaul Medicare finances and safety lapses. A White House health care reform summit with lawmakers and groups was planned to follow. Confirmation was expected to proceed with few obstacles.
Kansas University architecture career fair drew crowded lines as students sought internships and jobs. Cyntergy AEC representative Josh Chesney noted a weaker market, saying firms are prioritizing name recognition over immediate hiring, signaling a hard lesson for job seekers.
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