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Bearing Witness

How one survivor reframes recovery and healing from sexual violence

For JoDee Neil, the sexual violence she experienced didn't change her life goals--she still became an attorney and mother of two--but it did change the way she functioned. In her new book Outcry Witness, Neil uses her own personal experience and professional knowledge to help other survivors. She claims "being witnessed is the beginning of healing," and urges other women to share their own stories.

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Olivia Hines
May 28, 2026
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What’s In A Name

We collect so many monikers from so many people over the years, but do any of our accrued titles actually reflect our true self?

G. Marshall-Brooks has gone by many different names in her life, but none of them, she says, really describe who she is. The names she's been called don't show the pain, heartache and joy she's experienced in her life. However, she writes, "no matter what you call me or who people think I am, I get to choose who I will be and how I live."

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G. Marshall-Brooks
April 8, 2026
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How to Survive Homelessness

Three women named Melissa share their stories, struggles

If you were a parent and suddenly found yourself homeless, would you know how to get by? In a new book, The Three Melissas: The Practical Guide to Surviving Family Homelessness, three mothers--coincidentally named Melissa--share their advice, wisdom and inspiration for anyone struggling with similar experiences. The Reporters Inc. talks with the authors and is honored to present exclusive excerpts.

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Diane Nilan
May 28, 2025
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Waiting for Justice

Sexual assault survivors question delays of 'Rape Kits' evidence

Oftentimes agreeing to a rape kit procedure is the only action a survivor can take in the aftermath of a sexual assault. This evidence can ultimately help identify or confirm the survivor's attacker(s) and lead to criminal charges and sentencing. So why, then, are so many rape kits sitting on shelves across the U.S., untouched and untested? Why are so many survivors still waiting for justice?

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Sophie Keane
August 21, 2014
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