Presents statistics on the prevalence of acquaintance rape, its level of social acceptance, the legal status of spousal rape in each state, and a comparative chart of the myths and realities of date rape.
Lists the Women's History Library founder's activities in the campaign to criminalize marital rape from 1968 to 1987. Lists schools and organizations that have sponsored her speaking events and programs.
Discusses the need for a clearinghouse for information on marital rape, which also serves as a center for victim assistance and public education. Includes quotes on the issue from government officials and activists, as well as opponents of spousal…
Describes the services available to victims of crime, including special provisions for victims of rape and domestic abuse, through the Crime Victims Assistance Unit of the Bronx County District Attorney's Office. Amenities include court and case…
Brochure introducing the services and programs of the Coalition for Abused Women, and reiterating the need for and efficacy of direct action to break the cycle of abuse in families.
Packet of materials on the legal status of marital rape and the "marital rape exemptions" in many state penal laws that bar prosecution of a husband for the rape of his cohabiting wife. Includes a fact sheet that answers many claims made about the…
Packet of information from the National Center on Women and Family Law, including letters from the Director requesting support for the creation of a Women's Legal Referral Network, made up of attorneys interested in family law who are willing to work…
Chart showing the voting records of congress-members on five major bills of importance to black women's health: Title X Re-authorization, the Hyde Amendment, the District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, the Omnibus Crime Bill, and the Freedom of…
Collection of materials describing the Mayor's Task Force, its achievements after two years, and future goals. Includes information on the sex crimes prosecution unit, the sex crimes analysis unit, hospital procedures for the treatment of victims, an…