Original Bolts Magazine Link The Massachusetts Survivors Act emulates recent resentencing reforms across the country that allow for reduced sentences for people with convictions related to their abuse. Victoria Law | January 22, 2026 Karen Edwards, left, with her...
January 2, 2026 Kris Olson Original MassLawyersWeekly Link When it passed “An Act Prohibiting Sexual Harassment” nearly 40 years ago, did the Legislature mean to say that victims of sexual harassment in educational settings could only sue institutions and not...
November 26, 2025 Original GBH Article Link FILE – A man works on his legal documents. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a routine state close-out budget Tuesday that will make court proceedings to legally change one’s name more private. John Moore Getty...
When survivors are unable to access or maintain stable employment, their safety is compromised. Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between accessing the services and healing they want and keeping their jobs. This is why we are highlighting these two pieces of...
Improving Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors! #SAAM2021 Did you that the current sexual assault protection law in Massachusetts has loopholes that can prevent survivors from accessing the safety they need? Victims of domestic violence can obtain a restraining...
