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The Violence Against Women ACT

Advocating for the safety of women throughout Southern California In 1994, the United States Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provided funding and resources for the prosecution of violent offenses...

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Criminal vs Civil Cases

How criminal cases work in California The criminal case is brought by the district attorney’s (D.A.) office against the perpetrator. The D.A. is not the lawyer for the victim, but rather is the lawyer for “the people.”...

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Time Limits to File Lawsuits

Statutes of limitations for civil claims involving sexual assault The state of California has multiple timelines for sexual assault cases. While different criminal charges have different statutes of limitations, civil claims all...

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