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The garage doors at Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 station, as photographed Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Highland Park.

Pittsburgh officer dismissed over sexual assault case wins court fight

by Rich Lord March 11, 2024March 14, 2024

Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration pledges to appeal the reinstatement of Officer Aaron Fetty, but will reportedly bring him back to work during that process.

Her ex left her bruised and in shock. Her attempts at justice illuminate the struggle to prosecute partner rape allegations.

by Alexandra Ross September 15, 2023September 18, 2023

From left, Point Park University students Mason Strawn, Antonio Rossetti and Jake Dabkowski pause their work on the student-run paper to pose for a portrait in the Point Park Globe’s on-campus newsroom, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in downtown Pittsburgh. The student journalists shared their thoughts on how male-identifying students can play a role in preventing sexual assault on campus. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) #RedZone

College men can play a crucial role in preventing sexual violence. Here’s how some are stepping up.

by Emma Folts November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

A collection of photos of Pittsburgh college students and survivors of sexual violence.

As the Red Zone sunsets on Pittsburgh campuses, here’s what we’ve learned in a season exploring sexual violence

by Emma Folts November 22, 2022November 21, 2022

University of Pittsburgh student Mia Larkin poses for a portrait on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Oakland. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

They are Pittsburgh college students and survivors of sexual violence. Here, they share their stories.

by Emma Folts and Mila Sanina November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

FROM THE SOURCE PODCAST

A high school senior’s perspective on how adults frame gender roles and talking with teens about sexual safety | S4, Ep. 3

by Jourdan Hicks November 9, 2022December 20, 2022

Craig Maier holds a round mirror reflecting his face as he looks back at himself in his Pittsburgh home. in the distance the light of his windowed front door. Plants are suggested in the hallway. His blue checked shirt frames the bottom right of the photo. Light reflects off the wooden floors.

My assault shows that toxic masculinity hurts men, too. How can universities shift the culture?

by First-person essay by Craig Maier November 4, 2022January 3, 2023

Pitt hosts student town hall to discuss safety, sexual assault on campus

by Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer, The Pitt News October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Awareness or security? A recent sexual assault at Pitt reveals the complexities of tackling campus sexual violence

by Emma Folts October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Mia Larkin, a University of Pittsburgh student, holds a mirror at the University of Pittsburgh.

Fed up with Red Zone sexual assaults, Pitt students demand safety measures

by Emma Folts October 7, 2022October 7, 2022