The Global Conference on Addiction Medicine and Behavior Health invited Noël Busch- Armendariz to be a keynote speaker at their annual conference. Dr. Busch presented in August 2019 to an international group of scientists interested in understanding the intersection of sexual misconduct and addiction. Her presentation was entitled: Lessons Learned… read more
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Guide Helps Police Notify Victims When Sex Assault Evidence Kits Are Processed
AUSTIN, Texas — Many communities and police departments across the country are clearing their caches of untested sexual assault evidence kits, but they face a challenging question: how best to notify the victims. In some cases, when the sexual assault evidence kits are processed, investigations are reopened, and the sexual… read more
IDVSA study looks at sex trafficking’s effect on younger survivors
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) A new study out of the University of Texas looks at how sex trafficking affects younger survivors. Dixie Hairston and Dr. Bruce Kellison, both with the Institute of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, talk more about the findings. Learn more about the study, read the report,… read more
