Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

The parents of a Cody kindergartner felt really excited to send their daughter to Livingston Elementary School this year. But after school started at the end of August, the mom said things went awry almost immediately. She said, finally, at the end of October, she started asking questions. That was when her child told her she was sexually assaulted by six older elementary school girls in a school bathroom.

Summer is almost here and for those living with domestic violence, this could be a reason to worry. Studies suggest that as the weather gets warmer,…

This story includes descriptions of sexual assault.This week the Casper Star-Tribune broke a story about a lawsuit against the Albany County Sheriff's…

This is the second in a two-part series on this issue. To hear WPR Reporter Melodie Edward's story, click here. Last year, Wyoming enacted legislation…

As stories continue to surface from survivors of sexual violence so do questions about how to reduce the rate at which assault happens. The Equality State…

Advocates for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are marking some big wins after this year’s legislative session. Wyoming Public Radio’s…

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has now signed into law several bills dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates at the Wyoming Coalition…

Survivors of child sexual abuse and advocates testified before the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. They urged lawmakers to support the…

Students are required to do fire drills and tornado drills, yet Wyoming does not require public schools to do sexual assault prevention. Young people are…

Last year, Illinois passed legislation that requires cosmetologists to receive domestic abuse prevention training as part of their licensing process. Many…