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05
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
27
Apr
Releasing Convicted Rapists and Pedophiles into our Communities is not Empathy...It's Insanity

Releasing Convicted Rapists and Pedophiles into our Communities is not Empathy...It's Insanity

Once again, our elected officials our putting criminals' needs before the needs of victims and the public.
2 min read
03
Apr
The Voices of Victims are in Danger of Being Eliminated from Washington State's Criminal Justice System

The Voices of Victims are in Danger of Being Eliminated from Washington State's Criminal Justice System

What was once a system designed to ensure justice for victims of crime has become a system focused on protecting the accused.  What was once a system of accountability has become a system of irresponsibility. No longer do victims of crime feel safe.
2 min read
25
Mar
Washington State's Proposed "Willful Non-Appearance" Trap Will Re-Victimize Crime Survivors

Washington State's Proposed "Willful Non-Appearance" Trap Will Re-Victimize Crime Survivors

As a victim advocate who has stood beside survivors of domestic violence, assault, robbery, and other crimes, I have watched bail reform and expanded soft on crime pretrial release policies...
3 min read
23
Mar
Clearing the Confusion: What Is a Crime Survivor? Understanding the Many Faces of Victimization

Clearing the Confusion: What Is a Crime Survivor? Understanding the Many Faces of Victimization

With so much talk in the news about crime victims and the ongoing debates around the soft on crime policies of bail reform and cashless bail, there is widespread confusion about who truly qualifies as a crime survivor...
2 min read