Speaking Up Shouldn’t Mean Getting Sued
Speaking Up Shouldn’t Mean Getting Sued: Understanding SLAPPs Against Survivors Sued for Defamation and More* Written By: Guest Authors Reporting a crime takes immense courage. For many survivors of sexual violence, the choice to report is not just difficult —...
What’s Missing From the Conversation About the Epstein Documents? Victims’ Rights
What’s Missing From the Conversation About the Epstein Documents? Victims’ Rights By: Meg Garvin, MA, JD, MsT There has been extensive public debate about whether the Epstein documents should be disclosed. In recent days, calls to include victims’ voices in...
Rethinking Conferral: Measuring Victims’ Rights by Their Ability to Be Heard
Rethinking Conferral: Measuring Victims’ Rights by Their Ability to Be Heard By: Meg Garvin, MA, JD, MsT Often in victims’ rights work, we hear the question: “Did the prosecutor confer with the victim or the victim’s family before the plea?” While this is...