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On February 28, 2013 the House passed legislation reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. According to the New York Times "the measure passed the Senate last month with 78 votes - including those of every woman." Read the rest of the New York Times account of legislative activities here. Continue Reading

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NAWJ Monthly Update March 2013

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NAWJ WOMEN IN PRISON COMMITTEE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST SHACKLING PREGNANT INMATES

NAWJ's Women in Prison Committee joins the Maryland Chapter of NAWJ in support of proposed legislation, Maryland House Bill 829 Correctional Services – Pregnant Detainees and Inmates – Restraint Restrictions and Reporting, which, among other things, would prohibit shackling incarcerated pregnant females. Continue Reading

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NAWJ Monthly Update February 2013

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STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE CONTINUES A PARTNERSHIP WITH NAWJ ON IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Over the past two year, NAWJ has developed materials and presented trainings for hundreds of judges across the nation on immigration and human trafficking issues through support of a State Justice Institute (SJI) grant. Additional national and regional human trafficking training programs will be provided in the 2013 year. Click here to continue reading a summary of NAWJ 2012 presentations in SJI News. Continue Reading

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