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The justice system is failing to protect victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. There are steps that can and must be taken as a matter of urgency. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/gyWuzFuc

The answer is false! ❌ Orders of protection in Illinois can be obtained against a wider range of individuals including family members, caregivers, and other individuals as defined by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. ⚖️ #TrueOrFalse #FamilyLaw #protectionorder #johnsonokeefe   Learn more about orders of protection: https://lnkd.in/gvHEunN4

Facing a battery domestic violence charge can be devastating; I get that. Fortunately, I've been helping clients navigate these tricky situations since 1993. In this video, I discuss the challenges of dealing with battery domestic violence charges, the typical police response, and how my team and I can help you through this difficult time. Don't despair – we have the experience and strategies to help you. Contact The Law Office of John Guidry, P.A. at (407) 423-1117 for a consultation today. Contact Information: The Law Office of John Guidry, P.A. Phone: (407) 423-1117 https://lnkd.in/eck9mHPb #CriminalDefense #DomesticViolence #BatteryCharge #JohnGuidry #LegalHelp #criminaldefensetattorney #CentralFloridaLawyer #DomesticViolenceDefense #OrlandoAttorney #LegalAdvice #DVDefense

In support of the 16 days of action against domestic violence, each day we will be raising awareness of the different types of domestic abuse. The court refers to gaslighting under the umbrella of controlling and coercive behaviour, which is a criminal offence. Here are some of the signs to look out for… #gaslighting #16daysofaction #domesticabuse #domesticabuseawareness

Discover how the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 provides crucial statutory protection for abuse victims and join us in our seminar to explore effective strategies for supporting affected employees in the workplace: https://buff.ly/3POtMaN

Members of Congress are responsible for passing laws that protect and support domestic violence survivors. If you want to advocate for survivors, it’s important to know how you can find and contact Members of Congress. Click through to learn more 👇 #SurvivorJusticeAction #EndDVNow #SupportSurvivors

Federal, State, and local government agencies have legal obligations to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title VI also protects individuals from retaliation, coercion, and intimidation for asserting Title VI rights.   All agencies and organizations receiving federal funding should provide language access to LEP individuals. Police and sheriff departments in particular could create a Language Access Plan to set the guidelines to take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to programs and services to LEP individuals. Meaningful access refers to access that is not significantly restricted, delayed, or inferior as compared to services, programs, or activities provided to English-proficient individuals.   The most common resources for language access are utilizing a language line, hiring interpreters, or bilingual officers. Officers shouldn't be reliant on children, family members, involved parties, or neighbors to provide interpretation in any case, but in many of the domestic violence cases we have in our office, children have been utilized as interpreters at the scene. Can you imagine a child who has already been a witness to violence also interpreting for the officers? This practice is cruel and re-traumatizing besides being a civil rights violation. Also, many of our clients’ experiences include officers telling victims that they need to find their own interpreters. Sadly, without the proper guidance, supervision, training, and accountability, the chances of officers using children and other unqualified interpreters are higher and it has become an ongoing practice. Grant funding is available for police agencies to provide language access services and departments are responsible for seeking those funds themselves. Police departments could use those funds to hire interpreters, which would be better than using bilingual officers. In immigrant communities, the fear of police is very common, and many immigrant victims we have worked with have mentioned to us that for them a bilingual officer is still a police officer even if they speak the same language. The mistrust and fear are still latent for many victims. 

It’s important to recognize the signs of human trafficking, such as signs of physical abuse, lack of freedom of movement, and lack of access to basic necessities. #HumanTraffickingAwareness

It’s important to recognize the signs of human trafficking, such as signs of physical abuse, lack of freedom of movement, and lack of access to basic necessities. #HumanTraffickingAwareness

If you’re looking to get an injunction for protection against domestic violence, there are multiple routes you can take. The relationship also has to meet certain criteria. Read this blog for a guide to injunctions for protection against domestic violence in Florida: https://bit.ly/44Tj3Sz #InjunctionforProtection #Injunction #DomesticViolence #Orlando