Both Sides of the Bars – Sentencing Reform for Criminalized Survivors – June 2023

June 15, 2023

Paul Hyman

Public Affairs

Despite the criminal legal system’s espoused goal of securing justice for crime victims, all too often survivors of domestic violence are arrested, prosecuted, and punished. For instance, survivors may be criminalized for coerced criminal acts or for protecting themselves or loved ones. According to a new report by The Sentencing Project (TSP) and Survivors Justice […]