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domesticviolencesurvivors
created: Oct. 2, 2008
golo url: ncdomesticviolencesurvivors.golo.com
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This group needs to be about effecting change that will better the case handling and protection of domestic violence victims and provide effective deterrants to offenders. This is not about saying just what is "wrong" with the system, but coming up with and lobbying to implementation the necessary changes.
about domesticviolencesurvivors
A support group and a place to offer suggestions for law enforcement, law makers and the courts for what needs to be changed
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GOLO member since June 13, 2008
October 3, 2008 5:35 p.m.
I had hospital records from my injuries. I presented those, he offered them to my estranged spouse for review. He refused to read them. Judge spent some time reviewing them. Then he asked me to tell the story in my own words, up on the stand, sworn in. I did. He then asked my estranged spouse if he disputed anything I said. He said no. The judge asked if there was anything he wanted to say that might cause him to NOT grant the order. ES said no. Judge then explained what the order would mean, advised me in front of the court and the ES to file criminal charges since he showed no remorse and insisted it was an "accident."
GOLO member since June 13, 2008
October 3, 2008 5:34 p.m.
When the judge heard your case, what was the procedure he or she used to determine the verdict? How throrough was the hearing?
Not specifics of your case, but what made it an effective event. Also, were the delays due to legal manueverings or overcrowded court dockets?
GOLO member since August 29, 2007
October 3, 2008 5:19 p.m.
GOLO member since June 13, 2008
October 3, 2008 5:09 p.m.
BTW if you are a DV victim. Always file reports. Even if they are information only reports. ALWAYS file reports
GOLO member since August 29, 2007
October 3, 2008 6:18 a.m.
GOLO member since June 13, 2008
October 3, 2008 5:15 a.m.
And lawmakers, get off your duffs about the pretty words and long committees. This is a crime across economic classes, races, etc. Because abusers exist everywhere.
The laws need to change.
GOLO member since August 29, 2007
October 2, 2008 4:29 p.m.
GOLO member since August 29, 2007
October 2, 2008 4:23 p.m.
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
October 2, 2008 4:14 p.m.
Until you make the matter sting, you are going to have repeat offenders and THAT is one matter that is clogging up the system.
GOLO member since August 29, 2007
October 2, 2008 3:42 p.m.
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