There's nothing simple about rape to the survivors who lived through it, a sexual assault victims' advocate said. Legislation (HB 139) that was granted full approval Monday (June 1) by the Louisiana Legislature, if signed into law, will change terminology...
'nothing Simple About Rape': Bill Changes Terminology In Louisiana's Rape Laws
Emily Lane, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mon, 06/01/2015 - 3:47pm
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