Word: assaultive
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...Harvard’s Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Director Sarah Rankin, who also attended the discussion, said that “there’s a general lack of awareness about anything outside mainstream sexual violence...
...mature enough to decide with whom they wish to live, be they male, female, or transgender. In fact, some students of different genders already live together completely harmoniously either in contravention of official policy or by opening fire doors between rooms. Moreover, concerns that have been raised about sexual assault ring hollow—colleges, such as the University of Pennsylvania, that have already moved to gender-neutral housing have not experienced increases in sexual assaults. According to current rules, gender-neutral suites must have locks on each bedroom door. While we believe this rule is unnecessary, the College should...
...Beuscher was “mugged once after trivia because some guy was mad about a question.” Of course, with a $50 Uno’s gift certificate on the line, it’s no surprise that violence breaks out. While not always resulting in assault and battery, the intoxicating mix of beer and competition does tend to generate rivalries among trivia regulars, especially at John Harvard’s. Somewhat unsuprisingly the Harvard Republican Club—playing as “The Tories”—was the most contentious team...
...intruder was identified by police as Craig King. He is being charged with assault and battery of a police officer, breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, larceny over $250, resisting arrest, and trespassing...
...abuse. Says Rosalinda Baldoz, administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, "We are tired of hearing stories of Filipino maids being attacked in the face with a hot flat iron by her employer." Across Asia, rampant reports of imported workers suffering inhumane treatment include inadequate wages, verbal and physical assault, even rape. Last month, leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations, meeting in the Philippines, also took similar steps to regulate and aid the region's millions of migrant workers. According to Manila's argument, workers accredited with specific skills would not be vulnerable to such attacks. They...