BPSO Detective Recognized for Role in New Law Protecting Abuse Survivors

From the Survivors of Diddy to Those Abused in State Custody, the Path Towards Expanding Protections in New York State

Survivors of sexual violence, advocates and lawmakers in New York are calling for legislation that would fill key gaps in the state’s law, making it harder for those accused of sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination to sue their accusers for defamation. The legislation also includes a bill that would give people abused in state custody more time to seek justice.  “If New York truly supports survivors, our laws should make justice in civil c…

BPSO detective recognized for role in new law protecting abuse survivors

BENTON, La. -- A Bossier Parish sheriff's detective is being recognized for her role in helping craft legislation to protect domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors.

Domestic abuse spending review: government must prioritise survivors for housing - Your Harlow

RESPONDING to today’s Government Spending Review, Nahar Choudhury, chief executive of Solace, said: “For too long, domestic abuse services have struggled to provide survivors with suitable accommodation, safe from harm, due to the ongoing housing crisis. “With two-thirds of the survivors we support presenting with a housing need, we welcome the new investment in affordable and social housing, and will be calling for domestic abuse survivors to b…