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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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Marion, Monongalia County Survivors Of Violence Can Now Seek Justice Remotely

For many survivors, testifying publicly about experiences of violence can be intimidating and overwhelming. A program expansion in West Virginia aims to address that.

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Harrison County Survivors Of Domestic, Sexual Violence Can Now Testify Remotely

A new remote outreach program means survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Harrison County can now seek justice in the courtroom without having to share a room with their assailants.

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State Grant Aims To Strengthen Service Network For Survivors Of Sexual Violence

A new grant from the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services will fund the hiring of a statewide coordinator for sexual assault nurse examiners, who will support new and aspiring nurse examiners.

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