Tag Archives: sexual assault

By Any Other Name — Redefining Rape

Earlier this month, the FBI made big news when it announced that the Uniform Crime Report’s (UCR) definition of rape will be revised to provide more comprehensive statistical reporting of rape in the United States. The change has been a … Continue reading →

Posted on January 27, 2012 in Family Planning Association of Maine | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Project Connect: Unplanned Pregnancy Through a Domestic Violence Lens

Last week, I wrote about reproductive coercion and the impact it has on women’s health. I mentioned that knowing about this issue can change the way we approach STD and pregnancy prevention work. As promised, here’s a follow-up article about … Continue reading →

Posted on October 26, 2011 in Reproductive Health Care | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Unplanned Pregnancy & Domestic Violence: Exploring the Connection

With each passing month I work at the FPA, I gain new knowledge of and insights into the lives of women and teen girls. My learning for this month is related to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. … Continue reading →

Posted on October 20, 2011 in Family Planning Association of Maine, Reproductive Health Care, Sexual Health | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments