Rape Survivors Share Stories With Lawmakers

By Nicole Cobler, Austin Bureau, San Antonio Express-News
Thu, 03/23/2017 - 6:02pm

The survivors asked lawmakers to pass legislation that would define consent and make it easier for victims to report assaults.

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