GENESEO — College student brings message of awareness regarding sexual assault in new gallery display. SUNY Geneseo is currently housing an exhibit titled "What Were You Wearing?" which features 22 stories of sexual assault and recreations of what the victim was wearing at the time of their assault. "The main goal of 'What Were You Wearing?' is to promote awareness about sexual violence and to combat victim-blaming," Carrie A. Johnson, … [Read more...]
Years Later, Child Victim Reports Sexual Assault in Geneseo
GENESEO – A child is coming forward with allegations of a sexual assault that is believed to have occurred years ago. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the child was 13 at the time of the incident. The victim's parents found out about the alleged conduct and called the police. The Geneseo Police Department is investigating. Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com for further updates on this case. … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Alerts Frightened Community to Court Street Rape
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo is alerting the off-campus student community to a sexual assault investigation as rumors run rampant. SUNY Geneseo Polic Chief Thomas Kilcullen sent the following email to the college community Monday evening: "A Geneseo student has reported to the College that she was the victim of a sexual assault either Saturday night (Oct. 1) or early Sunday morning (Oct. 2). The student reported joining a group of friends between … [Read more...]
RESTORE Unites 5 Counties in Pinwheel Campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is working with five local counties to spread the word on sexual assault awareness during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to a press release from RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, they are partnering with agencies across Livingston, Monroe, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties to call attention to sexual assault for the month of April, which is recognized as Sexual Assault … [Read more...]
SUNY Backs Sexual Assault Bill
NYLON – New legislation in Albany could empower New York State's universities to better report sexual assaults on their campuses. According to WHEC Rochester News, the proposed law was announced following a student's claim of sexual assault at Hobart and William Smith. That story made headlines in the New York Times. The bill calls for new standards for counselor training and calls for an anonymous annual survey of students to provide a … [Read more...]