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NJS Law

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2 hours ago

Wondered what CICA is? Here is a simple guide to clear things up...

If you believe you have a claim, don't hesitate to get in touch. We run on a no win, no fee basis and your first consultation is completely free.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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14 hours ago

APD warns forensic-exam provider faces budget crisis; survivors’ services described as fragile APD officials told the Public Safety Committee that reforms to the Special Victims/sexual-assault response are advancing but that forensic-exam capacity is fragile; Safe Alliance — one of two local forensic providers — faces a budget shortfall that could halt services by May 31, officials said.

APD reveals that crucial reforms in the sexual-assault response are at risk as a key forensic provider faces a dire budget crisis, putting survivor services in jeopardy.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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1 day ago

Committee advances bill to streamline handling of child‑exploitation evidence HB 305 would change how law enforcement and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force handle CSAM evidence to reduce repeated handling of contraband files and limit victim revictimization; the AG's office and ICAC commander said the change would speed investigations and prosecutions.

A groundbreaking bill in Louisiana aims to streamline the handling of child sexual-abuse material, protecting victims and speeding up justice for the most vulnerable.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

Louisiana House moves more than 50 bills in fast-paced March 25 session The Louisiana House convened March 25 and advanced a large package of bills across pensions, judiciary rules, local holidays, and victim-support measures; several bills prompted substantive exchanges about taxpayer risk and courtroom procedure. A 'Votes at a glance' lists key roll-call outcomes.

The Louisiana House just sprinted through over 50 bills in a single session, tackling everything from pension reforms to local holidays!

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Citizen Portal News California

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6 days ago

Greenfield police present domestic violence trends and response efforts; council asks for regular updates The police captain briefed the council on domestic-violence trends in Greenfield (76 incidents in 2022; 83 in 2023; 102 in 2024; 88 in 2025), described training and victim packet resources and encouraged community reporting; council members urged biannual briefings to keep the topic visible.

Greenfield's police captain reveals a troubling rise in domestic violence calls while highlighting vital community resources and training initiatives.

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Press Justice Project

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6 days ago

We’re pleased to welcome Temple Legal Protection as a sponsor of the PJP Their work removing financial barriers to justice aligns with our mission to support those affected by press abuse. We’re grateful for their support and look forward to working together.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 week ago

Committee considers narrow exception to two‑party consent for recordings in violent crimes SB661 would allow victims of murder, rape or domestically related first‑degree assault to use recordings they made of the crime (or attempted crime) in court without felony wiretapping exposure, subject to evidentiary safeguards and limited use rules; prosecutors and advocates gave examples where recordings existed but were inadmissible under current law.

Maryland's SB661 could revolutionize justice for survivors by allowing them to use their recordings of violent crimes in court—without the fear of felony charges.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 week ago

Panel approves redirected funding for victim notification system amid concerns about drawing from compensation fund The committee adopted an amendment to source a victim notification appropriation from the Victim Compensation Fund rather than the general fund, then returned Senate Bill 16-73 as amended following testimony that cities and county attorneys rely on the notification system and warnings that diverting compensation dollars could harm victims' services.

Arizona lawmakers are facing a heated debate over funding for a vital victim notification system, with concerns that tapping into the Victim Compensation Fund could jeopardize support for crime victims.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

House committee advances package of bills on victim protections, fraud, cannabis data and administrative rules A Minnesota House committee adopted author amendments and recommended several bills to the general register, including measures strengthening victim-notice and privacy protections, boosting tools for fraud investigations, clarifying criminal-data reporting, protecting cannabis business data, and updating property and administrative hearing statutes.

A Minnesota House committee just advanced a crucial package of bills aimed at enhancing victim protections, combating AI-driven fraud, and safeguarding cannabis business data!

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 week ago

House subcommittee hears praise and practical concerns on Senate Bill 52 DUI reform The House Criminal Law Subcommittee took testimony on S.52, a comprehensive DUI reform bill. Prosecutors and victims' advocates backed changes to improve convictions and safety while the DMV and defense lawyers sought clarifications on operational details, costs and due-process protections.

A groundbreaking DUI reform bill is sparking heated debate in South Carolina, with victims' advocates urging swift action while legal experts raise crucial concerns about its implementation and costs.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 week ago

Senate approves GPS monitoring for certain high‑risk domestic‑violence defendants after debate over cost and presumption of innocence SB1325, which requires GPS ankle monitoring for defendants charged with domestic strangulation or use of a deadly weapon as a condition of pretrial release, passed the Senate after adoption of an amendment to allow DOC to authorize approved third‑party vendors. Senators raised concerns about costs to defendants ($3.98/day monitoring; $800 equipment) and safeguards if defendants are later exonerated.

Oklahoma Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill requiring GPS ankle monitors for high-risk domestic violence defendants, sparking intense debate about costs and constitutional rights.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 weeks ago

House Judiciary Committee interviews four governor appointees; public witness urges rejection of judicial-conduct nominee The Alaska House Judiciary Committee held confirmation hearings March 23, 2026, for four governor appointees to state oversight boards. Donald McClintock, a nominee to the Commission on Judicial Conduct, faced public testimony urging his rejection; nominees to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board and the Alaska Police Standards Council described priorities including access for victims and training standards.

The Alaska House Judiciary Committee's recent hearing turned contentious as a public witness urged the rejection of a key judicial nominee amidst concerns of misconduct and transparency.

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2 weeks ago

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Panel approves court tool to move domestic‑violence victims off shared wireless plans The committee adopted an amendment to allow courts to transfer billing authority or issue substitute numbers for victims on shared cell plans, waive filing fees and order confidentiality; sponsors say the change helps victims cut an abuser’s access to their communications.

A groundbreaking amendment in Minnesota could empower domestic abuse victims to break free from shared wireless plans, giving them control over their communication once and for all.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

Board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley after split deliberations, 4–1 After lengthy testimony from petitioner Jeffrey Brinkley, family witnesses and the prosecutor, the Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation; the prosecutor opposed the petition citing the violence and victim impact in the 2011 case.

In a contentious 4–1 vote, the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has recommended commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, who claims to have transformed his life after a history of addiction and violence.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

Clemency Board Recommends Denial of Charles Graves’ Commutation Request The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 on March 13, 2026, to recommend that Governor Inslee deny Charles Graves’ request to commute his aggravated first-degree murder sentence, citing a lack of insight and accountability despite supporters’ testimony about his rehabilitation and poor health.

The Washington State Clemency Board has recommended denying a commutation request for Charles Graves, citing a troubling lack of accountability for his past actions despite his age and health.

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Eastern Eye News

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3 weeks ago

Victim Freed After 20 Years of Being Treated as a ‘House Slave’ Gloucester Crown Court heard that Wixon, 56, regularly beat the victim, who is now in her 40s, including with a broom handle. On one occasion, the assault knocked out her teeth.

Woman jailed for holding vulnerable victim as 'house slave' for over two decades

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 weeks ago

Panel backs bill to remove notice requirement that can put domestic violence survivors at risk AB1675 would eliminate court rules that require some domestic-violence survivors to notify alleged abusers before seeking temporary restraining orders. Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez and multiple committee members supported the change as a safety measure; the committee passed the bill to the floor as amended.

A groundbreaking bill has moved forward that could protect domestic violence survivors by eliminating the dangerous requirement to notify their abusers before seeking restraining orders.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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4 weeks ago

Senate adopts substitute for SB10-62, including pilot to provide prepaid phones to domestic violence shelters The Senate adopted Senate substitute number 3 for SB10-62 and perfected the bill after approving amendments, including a pilot (subject to appropriation) allowing the Department of Social Services to grant prepaid mobile devices to domestic violence shelters and an amendment on communication access services for the deaf and hard of hearing.

The Missouri Senate just took a significant step towards supporting domestic violence survivors by approving a pilot program to provide prepaid mobile devices through shelters!

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Citizen Portal News US

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4 weeks ago

King County prosecutor says multidisciplinary teams close gaps left by criminal convictions in elder-abuse cases A King County elder-abuse prosecutor described two cases showing that convictions alone often leave victims without services or restitution, and said multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) using capacity evaluators, forensic accountants, case managers and money managers have improved victim outcomes.

Elder-abuse convictions may bring justice, but they often leave victims like Leon and Teresa without the support they truly need—discover how multidisciplinary teams are bridging this critical gap!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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4 weeks ago

Senate approves bill to speed capital-felony proceedings and align court rules after extended debate The Senate approved first substitute H.B. 495, which sponsors said will speed up capital-felony cases by changing prescreening, appeal and post-conviction procedures, increasing counsel compensation, and coordinating court-rule amendments. The bill drew lengthy debate on legal safeguards and timing.

The Utah Senate has passed a controversial bill aimed at speeding up capital-felony cases, igniting heated debates over legal safeguards and the potential impact on justice.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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4 weeks ago

Survivors Justice Act debate: sponsors push for judges to consider survivor status but committee declines to advance Representative Hollins introduced the Survivors Justice Act to require courts to consider whether a defendant is a survivor of domestic or sexual violence or trafficking as a mitigating factor; advocates said the change would help criminalized survivors but some members questioned scope and existing judicial discretion. A motion to re‑refer the bill to judiciary did not prevail.

The Survivors Justice Act could reshape how courts treat victims of domestic violence and trafficking, sparking a vital debate on justice and compassion in Minnesota.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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4 weeks ago

Bill would broaden domestic-violence reporting and remove 72‑hour arrest window; family testimony urges change The bill would expand data reporting to DPS/BCA, broaden covered offenses and remove the 72‑hour limitation on probable‑cause arrests so officers retain authority beyond that window (staff said the change preserves the existing 'may' arrest discretion); a family member described how confusion about the 72‑hour rule contributed to a niece’s death and urged reform. The committee re‑referred the bill as amended to judiciary.

A proposed bill in Minnesota aims to overhaul domestic violence procedures, eliminating a dangerous 72-hour arrest window after a heartbreaking testimony from a family member who lost her niece to a perpetrator due to this very limitation.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 weeks ago

County and Crossroads seek up to $950,000 in federal grant for human-trafficking victims County staff and Crossroads representatives said they will partner on a victim-centered human-trafficking grant application with a potential award of up to $950,000 to support safe housing, legal assistance and mental-health services; Crossroads expects to provide matching resources.

Alamance County is teaming up with Crossroads to pursue a federal grant that could provide nearly $1 million to support vital services for human trafficking victims!

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Asia News Today

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4 weeks ago

Families Of Jeju Air Crash Victims Protest Discovery Of Additional Remains SEOUL, March 9 (Bernama-Yonhap) — The bereaved families of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash in late 2024 on Monday protested the recent discovery of additional remains and belongings of the victims in the wreckage. Yonhap News Agency reported that the families held a news conference in front of Cheong Wa Dae, the presidential office and residential compound in central Seoul, to condemn the “sloppy” disaster recovery process and demand an investigation into the truth and punishment for those responsible. A Jeju Air jet from Bangkok erupted into flames on Dec 29, 2024, after crashing into the localiser’s […]

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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4 weeks ago

Spanish Fort council adopts MOU with Little Tree Project to bolster human-trafficking response The council suspended rules and unanimously adopted Resolution 1583 on March 2 to authorize a memorandum of understanding with the Little Tree Project for regional training and victim-services coordination; police leadership said the partnership carries no direct cost to the city and training begins this week.

Spanish Fort City Council just made a historic move to combat human trafficking by unanimously adopting a resolution to partner with the Little Tree Project for vital training and victim support!

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

Lake County approves additional staff for consolidated domestic violence courtroom The Lake County board authorized new staffing to support a consolidated domestic violence courtroom, approving two new public defender positions (approx. $135,000 for the remainder of 2026) and a separate headcount for a State's Attorney victim specialist; members raised concerns about mid‑year budget requests and long‑term costs.

Lake County is stepping up to support victims by adding crucial staff to its newly consolidated domestic violence courtroom, but what does this mean for future budgeting?

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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1 month ago

Judiciary committee signals support for supplemental-budget items, asks staff to send a report to Appropriations The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary voted to record support for several supplemental-budget initiatives in a report-back memo to Appropriations — including additional baseline funding for civil legal services and higher salary floors for sexual-assault advocates — while splitting on the source of funds for public-defense shortfalls.

The Maine Judiciary Committee has just taken a bold step to support critical funding initiatives, including a $3 million boost for civil legal services and a $2 million increase for sexual-assault victim advocates.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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1 month ago

Colorado Senate advances consent-calendar bills, confirms appointments and lays over two measures On March 6, 2026, the Colorado State Senate passed several bills on the consent calendar — including House Bill 1020 and Senate Bill 95 — confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments and laid over Senate bills 40 and 87 to March 9. Most measures advanced by voice vote or unanimous recorded tallies.

The Colorado State Senate made headlines by unanimously passing several key bills aimed at improving drug testing methods and supporting crime victims.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

Committee unanimously advances bill to make pimping and pandering felonies after survivor‑and‑law‑enforcement testimony The Judiciary Committee advanced SB 547 to reclassify pimping and pandering as felonies on a first offense, drawing testimony from a former human‑trafficking prosecutor and homicide/vice investigators who said felony sanctions better support demand‑reduction policing and victim recovery.

Georgia is stepping up its fight against human trafficking by advancing a bill that makes pimping and pandering felonies, with strong support from law enforcement and survivor advocates.

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