Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice

Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice

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....
Protecting Survivors of Stalking

Protecting Survivors of Stalking

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...
Marsy’s Law

Marsy’s Law

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...
What Is Supplemental Security Income?

What Is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program which provides you with a monthly income. You must be 65, blind or disabled and have limited income and resources. How Much Will SSI Pay Me? It depends on the amount and the type of income you have. In 2018, the SSI...