You’ve probably heard of someone being charged with disorderly conduct, but you may not know exactly what that means. In fact, there are a number of different ways a person can be charged with the crime of disorderly conduct. Today, we take a closer look at the statute, and explain the different ways a person […]
Sexual Assault Victims in Rural Minnesota Lack Adequate Support
New findings published by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault revealed that sexual assault victims in rural Minnesota lack access to competent medical care. “Our current response is inconsistent and inadequate,” said Kari Ogrodowski, coordinator of the Medical Forensic Exam Access Project. Findings from the MCASA suggest that medical professionals in rural areas lack the […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Up in Minnesota in 2015
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women released its annual Femicide report last week, and the report shows that there was a disturbing increase in the number of people who died as a result of domestic violence in 2015. You can get a full look at the report here, but we’ve outlined some of the concerning trends from […]
Minnesota Improving Protective Order Procedures
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has launched a new statewide initiative in an effort to help keep domestic violence victims safe. The overhaul is designed to make it easier for judicial departments to share information and enforce protective orders. Under the old system, Orders for Protection (OFP) were stored in an aging database that was not […]
Restraining Order Violations in Minnesota
If you find yourself being harassed by an ex-boyfriend, family member or classmate, you can file for a restraining order in Minnesota. Applying for a restraining order in Minnesota is pretty straightforward. First, you need to submit a petition that includes the following: The name of the alleged harassment victim; The name of the respondent; […]
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