The latest report on domestic violence in Minnesota revealed that 40 people lost their lives in domestic violence situations in 2023, the highest number since Violence Free Minnesota began compiling the statistics in an annual report in 1989. The previous high was 37 domestic-related homicides in 2013, and Minnesota has averaged 26 deaths related to […]
Legal Protection and Support for Victims of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
At this moment in history, in a society where drug addiction and domestic abuse usually go hand-in-hand and ruin many people’s lives, there’s a pressing need for support and legal protection. Now more than ever, it’s what the experts note. The text you’re about to read will explore the crucial structure intended to protect and […]
Intimate Partner Violence Hits 30-Year High In Minnesota
39 people died at the hands of intimate partner violence in Minnesota in 2023, which represents the most in more than three decades of tracking these types of cases, according to a report from Violence Free Minnesota. The report didn’t state any specific reason for the increase, but they did note that they came from […]
First Red Flag Protection Orders Granted In Minnesota
As we discussed on the blog earlier this month, Minnesota has enacted a new law that allows law enforcement officials to remove firearms from an person or a household if an individual is considered to be at an elevated risk for harming themselves or others. The measure went into effect of January 1 of this […]
Minnesota Tweaks Tax Law For Abuse And Sexual Harassment Survivors
Minnesota lawmakers recently passed a law that allows sexual harassment and abuse survivors to avoid paying state taxes on any settlements they receive. Previously, those who earned a claim were forced to pay federal and state taxes. After settling up with a lawyer, oftentimes victims would take home only a fraction of their total award. […]
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