Victoria Taylor, Author at BWJP

Unveiling the Shadows: Human Trafficking Amidst Immigration Struggles in 2024

January 11, 2024

By Maria Jose Fletcher, Esq. Director BWJP’s National Center for Systems Change and Advocacy As we welcome 2024, we are unfortunately confronted by global events that continue to cause massive movement of people escaping conflict, violence, and economic instability. It is only appropriate that during January, Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we call attention to the impact […]

Preparing for the Holidays as a Survivor of Gender-Based Violence

December 7, 2023

By A BWJP Advocate Holidays can be a time of excitement and anticipation while also creating feelings of anxiety for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Meant for reflection and focusing on family, friends, and relationships, this time of year can also bring up feelings of self-doubt and trauma for victim/survivors. Whether you have made […]

Amplifying Indigenous Voices: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month Through Advocacy, Healing, and Justice

November 22, 2023

By 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 motivations, rooted in their dedication […]

Supreme Court Set to Hear United States v. Rahimi Case: Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Scrutiny

November 2, 2023

FOR 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. § 922(g)(8), a federal law that […]

What You Need To Know About the Rahimi Case Coming Before the Supreme Court on November 7th

November 1, 2023

BWJP 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 been found by a judge […]

Another Perspective on the Hearing in United States v. Rahimi

October 31, 2023

By 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 the hearing underlying the protection […]

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