A young woman, living near DePaul University, heard a knock at the door to her apartment. When she went to answer it she found herself staring at a man wearing a ski mask and displaying a handgun.
Tag: sexual assault
Homeowner walks in on burglars and is sexually assaulted
What would you do if you came home and found your door open, or signs of the lock being forced?
Loyola University freshman charged with rape
Most young woman think of rape coming at the hands of a stranger, but such is not the case.
Good Samaritans: Coming to the aid of a victim is not without risk Part-2
How can we safely respond to a cry for help?
Woman’s screams bring Edgewater Beach neighbors to her aid
The attack took place at 5:40 a.m. The 30-year old victim was walking in the alley in the 5600 block of North Kenmore Avenue when the assailant grabbed her. The victim started screaming for the man to let go of her.
Can lecture on ethics reduce sexual assaults in college?
The epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses continues unabated. The Carlisle Sentinel reports that Dickinson College is adding another approach in its efforts to reduce the number of sexual assaults on campus. Dickinson invited Harry Brod, an expert in men’s studies and a philosophy and humanities professor at the University of Northern Iowa, to […]
Sandusky case a wake up call for parents
What should you be looking for? What are some of the characteristics of a pedophile?
What has helped U.S. return 99 percent of its missing children to their homes?
Child abductions by family members make up the brunt of such crimes and are resolved quickly. What are more difficult are those cases involving strangers who actively seek out children for abduction. While a small percentage of all child abductions are attributed to strangers the number of those returned safely is only 57 percent.
Victim’s screams bring Good Samaritan to her rescue
The assailant looked up to see Mr. Penska coming his way with shovel in hand, and took off running.
Invitation into apartment leads to sexual assault
He charges after you, grabs you by the ankles, drags you back into your apartment, and chokes you unconscious.