Expanding Services

We are excited to announce that Center for Domestic Peace will be expanding services beginning July 1 to include victims of sexual assault. Sexual assault and sexual violence affect people regardless of gender,

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Understanding VOCA Cuts

Many news sources have reported on cuts to the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), but few have explained the practical implications. Let’s start with some background to help contextualize

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What Does A Victim Advocate Do?

Victim advocates provide support to victims as they navigate the overwhelming number of systems through which they may work to rebuild their lives: the courts and legal system, housing agencies,healthcare

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Language Matters

I recently read an article that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t a new article, but thanks to the power of social media, it received new life when an

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News From Atlas!

Atlas As Covid restrictions have eased in the Jackson County courthouse, Atlas’s training has shifted to include escorting clients into the courtroom. During the course of the formal court processes,

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