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Pritzker Signs Costa Howard Measure to Protect Privacy of Sexual Assault Survivors

Aug 13, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault and stalking will now have additional privacy protections in court under a new law spearheaded by State Rep. Terra Costa Howard and signed into law today by Governor J.B. Pritzker. “People who have lived through sexual...

Governor Signs Villa-Backed Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Care for Survivors

Aug 1, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation recently supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, will ensure survivors of sexual assault receive necessary medical care as soon as possible. “When a survivor seeks medical attention after a sexual assault, timing is...