Augusta, Ga.- According to the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, sexual assault is one of the leading causes of injuries for girls and women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the state of Georgia. In an effort to increase awareness about sexual abuse against women, Augusta State has partnered with Rape Crisis and …
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Augusta, Ga. – Todd Powell-Williams, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at Augusta State University, is available to shed light on the recent cases of rioting in the United Kingdom. Dr. Powell-Williams is an expert in the areas of a social control and policing of riots and protest. For more information, call Tunisia Williams, …
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Augusta, Ga. – Does the first amendment protect the rights of the members of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) to protest the funerals of fallen servicemen and women killed in action? The controversial case will go before the United States Supreme Court tomorrow. Is this a case of radical religious extremism? Todd Powell-Williams, an assistant …
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Augusta, Ga. – Fuel to the Fire: The Social Control of Religious Extremists will be the topic of discussion as part of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Arsenal Speaker Series at Augusta State. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Todd Powell-Williams will present his research on religious extremist groups at 7 p.m. in 170 University …
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