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...
