Victims rights
California Governor Schwarzenegger Announces 2008 Crime Victim Advocacy Awardees
04/15/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today presented the Governor's 2008 Crime Victim Advocacy Awards to 12 individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the support and service of victims of violent crimes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jack Walsh: The Governor, joined by “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh, presented the Governor's Crime Victim Advocacy Awards to 12 recipients. Photo courtesy California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office. » read more »
Maryland Governor O'Malley Kicks Off the Maryland Crime Victims' Rights and Compliance First Annual Conference
Announces Award of State's First Ever Law Enforcement Technology Grants
ELLICOTT CITY, MD (January 8, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today kicked off the Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights and Compliance First Annual Conference in Ellicott City. » read more »
Senate Passes Lautenberg, Specter Legislation To Provide Jutice For Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism
Measure Would Empower Victims to Pursue Assets of Countries Like Iran That Sponsor Terror
December 14, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate today approved landmark bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism by giving them their day in court and helping them pursue the assets of countries that support terrorism. The legislation was included in the final conference version of the FY 2008 Department of Defense Authorization bill. » read more »
Joe Biden: Biden Bill Granting Nationwide Subpoena Power to 9/11 Victims Signed into Law
Biden Legislation Ensures Fairness, Full Information for September 11th Cases
November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Today, the President signed U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s (D-DE) Procedural Fairness for September 11th Victims Act (S. 2106) into law. Last month, the Senate and House passed Sen. Biden’s legislation, which ensures that those 9/11 victims and their families who opt out of receiving compensation through the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and bring civil suits instead, have access to all the information relevant to the case. » read more »
Joe Biden: Biden Bill Granting Nationwide Subpoena Power to 9/11 Victims Heads to the President
Biden Legislation Ensures Fairness, Full Information for September 11th Cases
October 30, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s (D-DE) Procedural Fairness for September 11th Victims Act (H.R. 3921, S. 2106). Earlier this month, the Senate unanimously passed Sen. Biden’s legislation, which ensures that those 9/11 victims and their families who opt out of receiving compensation through the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and bring civil suits instead, have access to all the information relevant to the case. » read more »
Missouri Governor Announces Enhanced Notification System to Help Crime Victims
October is Designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 23, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today announced the completion of an enhanced statewide automated notification system regarding protective orders as the state recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. » read more »
California Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Bills to Increase Protections for Crime Victims in California
10/13/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today announced that he has signed bills to increase protections for crime victims in California. One bill increases the victim notification requirement from 45 to 60 days prior to when a sex offender is released from an institution; other bills protect victims of continuous child abuse by prohibiting an offender from going within 35 miles of the child’s residence and make clarifications to Jessica’s Law for more effective implementation. » read more »
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