by lsnd | Jul 22, 2024 | Domestic Violence
What is Lifeline Support for Survivors? Lifeline Support for Survivors is a special program created to help people who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, and similar crimes. This program helps these survivors by providing them with phone and...
by lsnd | Jun 26, 2024 | Domestic Violence
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, perpetrators of domestic violence increasingly exploit digital tools to exert control and surveillance over their victims. Phone and location hacking are common methods used to track and monitor victims,...
by lsnd | Mar 20, 2024 | Domestic Violence
Addressing financial abuse within the context of domestic violence cases is a critical component of ensuring comprehensive support for survivors. Financial abuse, often a lesser-known yet equally pervasive form of abuse, involves perpetrators exerting control over...
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 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...
