Tag: Domestic violence

COVID-19

Campus Chaplains Get Creative Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

When classes pivoted online in response to the coronavirus, so did chaplaincy, and campus faith leaders have been getting creative to continue remotely supporting their diverse student communities.

June 10, 2020

Students

Removing the Blindfold of Domestic Violence Against Women on College Campuses

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 21% of college students experienced domestic violence by a current partner, and 32% of college students experienced domestic violence by a previous partner. The numbers are more likely higher because some women do not feel comfortable sharing their abuse with University officials for fear of retaliation.  So what can colleges and universities do to create the kind of campus environment that allows women to seek help from an abuser?

March 4, 2020

Sports

Experts: Players and Coaches Face Dramatically Different Judgments

The three-game suspension of Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has not only drawn criticism for being inadequate given the circumstances, but has cast a spotlight on the disparate punishments assessed players and coaches.

August 27, 2018

News Roundup

Ex-UofA Coach Accused of Assaulting Athlete To Go On Trial This Week

TUCSON, Ariz. — A former University of Arizona assistant track and field coach is scheduled to go on trial this week in a Tucson court. Craig Carter was arrested in May 2015 on domestic violence charges involving a female student-athlete. He’s accused of choking the woman and threatening her with a box cutter and is […]

March 27, 2018