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May
When Judges Apologize: The Justice System’s Dangerous Inversion of Victim and Perpetrator

When Judges Apologize: The Justice System’s Dangerous Inversion of Victim and Perpetrator

As a victim of violent crime and one who has spent decades fighting for victims’ rights, I have seen the justice system fail families time and again. But what happened in a Washington, D.C., federal courtroom on May 4, 2026, represents a new low.
3 min read
28
Apr
Why I Wear Denim on Denim Day, and Why You Should Too

Why I Wear Denim on Denim Day, and Why You Should Too

For me, as a survivor of violent crime and the founder of Crime Survivors, Denim Day is much more than a fashion statement.
2 min read
13
Mar
The Bail Project: Committed to Making our Communities Less Safe One Victim at a Time

The Bail Project: Committed to Making our Communities Less Safe One Victim at a Time

The Bail Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cash bail, has invested over $91 million since its inception (as reported in their 2024 annual report) to help more than 35,000 individuals secure release while awaiting trial.
4 min read