Stories about 'sex' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Pollina stresses prevention over tougher sex offender laws

By Bob Kinzel | October 20, 2008

Independent gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina says he’s not convinced that creating new and tougher sex offender laws is the right way to respond to the issue of sexual abuse.

Committee will recommend stronger law for sex crimes against children

By Ross Sneyd | October 16, 2008

Committee Chairman Dick Sears of Bennington says anyone convicted under the law would go to prison for a minimum of 25 years – and a maximum of life.

VT Edition: Dick Sears on the public sex offender hearings in Vermont

By Jane Lindholm | October 16, 2008

VPR’s Jane Lindholm speaks with Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Sears about what his committee heard during the sex offender public hearings held this summer around the state.

Next steps in punishing sex offenders

By Jane Lindholm | October 16, 2008

Sen. Dick Sears recaps the public testimony his committee has taken on how to punish and treat sex offenders, and gives us a preview of draft recommendations for the Legislature. Also, VPR’s Neal Charnoff goes backstage with a production of "Well" by playwright Lisa Kron.

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Panel investigates how state manages sex offenders

By VPR | August 29, 2008

A legislative committee will continue to take testimony today as it investigates how the state manages sex offenders.

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Advocates say more prevention programs needed to reduce child sex abuse

By Bob Kinzel | August 22, 2008

The advocates argue that merely enacting tougher laws will not solve the growing problem.

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Preventing child sexual abuse

By Bob Kinzel | August 22, 2008

Experts in child sex abuse want to shift the state’s conversation from how to punish offenders, to how to prevent these crimes in the first place. We find out what kids need to know to keep themselves safe.

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AG candidate calls for an end to plea bargains in sex offender cases

By Bob Kinzel | August 19, 2008

Incumbent Attorney General Bill Sorrell says there’s no evidence to support the claims of Republican candidate Karen Kerin.

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VT Edition Interview: Ross Sneyd on the gubernatorial candidates stance on sex crime reform

By Bob Kinzel | August 15, 2008

Bob Kinzel speaks with VPR reporter Ross Sneyd about how the gubernatorial candidates are approaching the issue of sex crimes, and how the state will deal with a budget shortfall.

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Prosecuting sex crimes

By Bob Kinzel | August 15, 2008

The attorney general and most of the state’s prosecutors are in favor of changes that would make it easier to prosecute sex crimes. We talk with Attorney General Bill Sorrell and Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage about why they support these reforms. And VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins us to analyze how the candidates for governor are approaching this issue.