By A BWJP Advocate Holidays can be a time of excitement and anticipation while also creating feelings of anxiety for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Meant for reflection and focusing on family, friends, and relationships, this time of year can also bring…
#BWJP Announcements #Children and Teens #Gender Based Violence #News #WomenBy BWJP Staff As we recognize National Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us as we celebrate and raise the voices and experiences of Indigenous Survivors with two of our staff members – A and V - two committed professionals at BWJP, who reflect on their…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #News #WomenFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov 2, 2023, ST. PAUL, M.N. – On November 7, 2023, the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in the landmark case of United States v. Rahimi. The case revolves around a critical issue for domestic violence survivors: the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. §…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #News #Protection Orders #WomenBWJP Staff On November 7th, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case called U.S. v. Rahimi. It’s a case that is very important to survivors of domestic violence and the people who help them. In U.S. v. Rahimi, the Supreme Court will decide whether some people who have…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #News #Protection Orders #WomenBy Margaret Groban, Consultant at NRCDVF On November 7, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear argument in United States v. Rahimi, addressing the Second Amendment constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) — the federal firearm ban that covers persons subject to disqualifying protection orders. Andrew’s August 30 post discussed whether…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #News #Protection Orders #WomenJennifer Becker, Esq. will serve as the Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships and the Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms Jennifer has been using the law to address gender-based violence for 15 years. Her career began as a prosecutor in New York City…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #NewsBy Meghan Wilhelm College campuses serve as hubs for academic achievement and where many students discover and build their independence. This newfound freedom can come with an adjustment period. The shift into college life can involve forming new friendships and immersing oneself in new social scenes. Yet through this transitional…
#BWJP Announcements #Children and Teens #College #News #Red Zone #WomenBy Cindene Pezzell, Esq. Instead of help, Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas got prison time. It took 45 years for her to get justice. For years, Ms. Ibn-Tamas was beaten and terrorized by her husband. In 1976, she was forced to defend herself against another attack, using the firearm her abuser held…
#BWJP Announcements #Criminalized Survivors #Defense #News #WomenThere are some important issues that arise in U.S. v. Rahimi, impacting the federal law that prohibits people subject to certain kinds of domestic violence protection orders (DVPO) from possessing firearms or ammunition (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8)). The main issue, raised by Zackey Rahimi, the appellee in this case, is that…
#BWJP Announcements #Coercive Control #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #News #Protection Orders #WomenBy Brionna Crawford, Intern, Summer 2023 My commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities led me to pursue a summer internship at BWJP. When I learned about BWJP, I was inspired by the organization's commitment to and results for domestic violence survivors. Throughout this transformative experience, I had…
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