comparemela.com

Page 4 - April Wilkens News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Advocates speak at Okla Capitol over domestic violence bill HB 1639

An Oklahoma bill would allow a defendant to present evidence of their abuse when charged with a crime against their intimate partner.

United statesColleen mccartyAmanda rossBen felderoklahomanApril wilkensToni hasenbeckOklahoma district attorneys councilDomestic abuse survivorship act oklahomaOklahoma appleseedOklahoma district attorneys

Oklahoma bill that would address self defense cases advances

A bill to help victims of domestic violence who claimed they killed a partner in self-defense remains alive this legislative session.

United statesColleen mccartyBen felderoklahomanJon echolsApril wilkensToni hasenbeckOklahoma houseOklahoma appleseedFloor leader jon echols

Oklahoma bill would protect women charged with murder during attack

Oklahoma courts have convicted multiple women of murder who said they killed in an act of self-defense because they were abused.

United statesUniversity of oklahomaErica harrisonToni hasenbeckBen felderoklahomanColleen mccartyMary anne franksApril wilkensJulie danielsKevin stittDavid mcleodKathryn brewerViolence policy centerHenry zarrow school of social workOklahoma appleseed centerOklahoma district attorneys council

Oklahoma Lawmakers Are Watering Down a Bill That s Supposed to Help Domestic Violence Survivors – Mother Jones

They had a big, bipartisan plan to get survivors out of prison. Why backtrack now?

United statesNew yorkAlexandra baileyTracey lyallToni hasenbeckTerry carltonApril wilkensColleen mccartyDomestic violence intervention services in tulsaAida councilMabel bassett correctional centerOklahoma district attorneys councilOklahoma appleseed centerDomestic abuse survivorship actSentencing projectSooner state

Criminalized survivors of domestic violence may see relief from proposed bill

Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of female incarceration in the nation and in the world. One proposed bill could help address the issue.

Oklahoma countyUnited statesTerry carltonShari mcdonaldApril wilkensColleen mccartyOklahoma appleseed centerOklahoma survivor justice coalitionOklahoma pardonRepresentative toni hasenbeckHouse billDomestic abuse survivorship actCriminal justice reformDomestic abuse survivorship

vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.