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Feb
What Are Four Types of Victimization That Take Place in Prisons?
In the United States prisons in general, and specifically in New York prisons, four primary types of victimization of the inmates take place: (a) sexual; (b) psychological; (c) economic; and (d) social victimization. While all of these can have deep damaging effects on a prison i...
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Feb
What is Considered Sexual Assault in NY?
Sexual assault under New York law is defined as engaging in sexual contact with someone without their consent. Section 130(3) of the NY Penal Code describes sexual contact to include physical touching of the intimate or sexual parts of an individual with the intent of gratifying ...
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Feb
The New York Sexual Child Victims Act Allows Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Seek Justice
Sexual abuse takes many forms, and the aftermath of a sexual assault can be overwhelming. It’s a painful subject, difficult to talk about, and potentially a powder keg of emotional trauma for every sexual abuse survivor. Any form of sexual abuse can leave long-lasting physical...
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