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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Law professor Deborah Tuerkheimer discusses legal proceedings in sexual abuse cases. Tuerkheimer’s visit was part of this week’s Take Back The Night programming.

Northwestern professor discusses the law, definition of sexual assault

April 23, 2015

Rape is defined as forced, non-consensual sex, yet in some cases so much emphasis is given to the “force” aspect of the crime that the significance of consent is diminished, Northwestern Law Prof....

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