Sexual Abuse

Delegates Consider Annual Fee For Sex Offenders; Some Worry It’s Overly Punitive

House Bill 3164 would require West Virginians convicted of sex offenses to pay state police $250 per year to fund upkeep for the state's sex offender registry.

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W.Va. Extortion Law Could Soon Expand To Better Address Sexual Coercion

Advocates for survivors of sexual violence in West Virginia say current state extortion laws do not address forms of sexual extortion explicitly enough. But a bill passing through the West Virginia Leg...

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New Program Addresses Military Sexual Trauma Among Women Veterans

The Department of Veterans Assistance launched a new program that aims to support women veterans, especially those who have experienced military sexual trauma.

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Spousal Sex Abuse Fully Criminalized, Marking ‘New Day’ For Survivors

Gov. Jim Justice signed a law on Friday eliminating marital exemptions for sex abuse. Advocates say the new law will help survivors pursue legal recourse for their experiences with spousal abuse.

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