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Costa Howard Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Efforts to Protect Privacy of Survivors

Oct 9, 2019 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD, Ill. – As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is highlighting a new law she recently passed to expand the privacy rights of survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence. “I have spent my...

Stuart Holds Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville

Sep 25, 2019 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To facilitate a community conversation regarding Title IX and sexual assault on college campuses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, held a Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. The panelists included state Sen....

Villa Measure to Expand Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed by Governor

Aug 2, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new measure passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, law enforcement would be prohibited from arresting a survivor of sexual assault if the survivor has an outstanding warrant for a low level crime. “Ensuring survivors receive the...

Buckner Initiative to Protect Privacy of Survivors Passes House

May 15, 2019 | Buckner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes can rest assured that statements they provide for a defendant’s parole or clemency hearing will remain confidential under legislation passed unanimously through the Illinois House by state Rep....

Kalish Bill that Gives Victims Chance to Come Forward Passes House

May 1, 2019 | Kalish

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that would allow for more victims of sexual assault and other forceful felonies to come forward with confidence knowing that their traumatic experience will be prioritized over...

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