by lsnd | Dec 8, 2023 | Newsletter, Senior
More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Federal...
by lsnd | Dec 8, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Newsletter
In North Dakota, victims of crime find support through the Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, a safety net designed to alleviate the financial burdens that often accompany violence and crime. Established to assist those who suffer physical, emotional, or...
by lsnd | Sep 20, 2023 | Senior
Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation....
by lsnd | Sep 14, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Newsletter
North Dakota has taken a significant stride in safeguarding survivors of stalking by introducing a much-needed update to its Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) statute. This change, in effect as of August 1, 2023, addresses the issue of stalking within abusive...
by lsnd | Sep 8, 2023 | Domestic Violence
What is Marsy’s Law? Marsy’s Law, or the Victim’s Rights law, was enacted in 2016. The language can be found in North Dakota’s Constitution, Article I Section 25. All victims of crime are given a Marsy’s Card by law enforcement. This card explains the rights that...
