Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffNovember 19, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Laws on false reports are now different, but should they have changed? If these laws already perpetuate injustice and if any change is unlikely to achieve the result we think we want, what are we truly... Will NevinMay 10, 2024
Legislature Bill creating criminal penalties for clergy who groom children moves forward in House The bill's sponsor said the bill is needed to ensure clergy in positions of trust do not groom children who are under their authority. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt advances bipartisan bill to protect Coast Guard against sexual assault This pivotal legislation mandates the implementation of a "safe-to-report" policy within the Coast Guard. Bill BrittFebruary 14, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims in Alabama The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Confronting “church hurt” emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually In the church-going community, members are talking more openly than ever about “church hurt." David PersonJuly 6, 2023
Courts Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in custody According to the superseding information and plea documents, the incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2020. StaffMay 4, 2023
Courts AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Courts Perry Hooper now claims sexual assault arrest was a political attack In a lawsuit filed against the City of Montgomery and MPD, Hooper claims his sexual assault arrest was part of an elaborate political scheme. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2023
State Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. StaffDecember 15, 2022