Victims rights advocates receive awards

Date finally set for crime debate in parliament house

Over 22,000 urge stronger crime laws in NSW. Debate set for May 29 in response to 'Time for Change' petition.

Victims rights advocates receive awards

BOSTON (WWLP) - The state's office for Victim Assistance held an awards ceremony on Monday, honoring advocates who have made significant contributions to advancing victims' rights and services. The Bay State's victim assistance services include shelters for domestic violence victims, training for direct service providers, victim compensation, legal assistance, and more. The attorney general explained the importance of victims' rights services, w…

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Laws that mandate victims of crime receive information about signing up as registered victim-survivors will be introduced to one state parliament.

NSW Government to introduce reform to Victims Registers

Proposed reforms seek to ensure that victim-survivors of serious crimes will obtain a “mandatory notification” about their right to register as a victim-survivor to receive important updates or information about an offender.