Month: September 2023
Victims’ Rights Advocates Hail Ruling on Counseling Records
The Journey Back from Burnout
The Journey Back from Burnout By Maura CrossinAssistant Director of Training and Consultation, Victim Rights Law Center “Creating a culture of trauma-informed care requires us to look at our organizational culture, at the way we treat each other, and at the way we treat those we serve. It requires us to be intentional about creating a […]
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September 26, 2023 VRLC Testimony on 258E Harassment Prevention Orders VRLC submitted the following testimony in support of H. 1702 and S. 1019. Over the last 10 years, VRLC has advised clients on over 550 258E harassment prevention orders across the Commonwealth. We see the impact of the current gaps in protections for our clients […]
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E. Jean Carroll Says She Has ‘Thinner Skin’ After Sex Abuse Trial Against Donald Trump
It Is Rare That a Rapist Was Convicted At All: VRLC’s Response to Actor Danny Masterson’s Sentence
It Is Rare That a Rapist Was Convicted At All:VRLC’s Response to Actor Danny Masterson’s Sentence By Stephanie Holt, Kelsey Worline, and Stacy MaloneDeputy Director of Operations, Managing Attorney, and Executive Director, Victim Rights Law Center “When you raped me, you stole from me. That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit,” – Niesha […]
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