Research shows the debilitating effects of sexual trauma on memory and behavior. But when investigating reports of sex crimes, police sometimes twist trauma responses into evidence of false reporting.
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A group of janitors started a movement to stop sexual abuse
The reforms came after the Rape on the Night Shift project first uncovered pervasive sexual violence in the janitorial industry.
A plan is emerging to fight the sexual abuse of janitors in California
Female janitors working alone at night have been particularly vulnerable to sexual assault and reluctant to report it. California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, said her office is working on a bill that would increase protections for night shift workers.
Largest janitorial company agrees to reform response to sexual abuse
ABM Industries has agreed to an outside review of rape claims made by female janitors in California, adding a new layer of oversight for a company with a history of accusations that it failed to prevent sexual violence.
What’s the government doing to stop the abuse of janitors?
Listen to KQED’s three-part radio series for our Rape on the Night Shift investigation.
Reveal y colaboradores presentan el documental Violación de un Sueño: Jornada Nocturna
Reveal del Centro de Reportajes Investigativos, Univision, FRONTLINE, KQED y el Programa de Reportajes Investigativos de UC Berkeley presentan el documental Violación de un Sueño: Jornada Nocturna.
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Under cover of darkness, female janitors face rape and assault
Sexual assault can happen anywhere. But the way the problem has played out in the workplace largely has escaped public attention. And the night shift janitor is an easy target for abuse.