If you were stuck in a dangerous situation where your assailant was preventing you from calling 911, how would you be able to get the help you need without their knowledge? To eliminate situations such as these, an emergency text service has become available in all 92 counties of Indiana. This service, Text-to-911, provides a way for users to contact emergency services without raising suspicion or drawing attention.
For Spring Break of 2017, Law Clerk Elaine McCreery traveled on a mission trip to Haiti to conduct trainings on domestic violence and human trafficking. Check out this latest blog post, written by Elaine, to learn more about her experience.
Melissa Arvin, Prosecutor in the Marion County Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit, has been on the CVHR Board of Directors for several years. She currently serves as secretary and we recently interviewed her to learn a little more about who she is and why she got involved with the CVHR.
In the summer of 2016, three new members joined the Center for Victim and Human Rights board of directors. For this month’s Board Member Spotlight, we interviewed one of these new members, Marios Fellouka, to learn a little more about who he is.
In order to serve victims of crime and human rights abuses, the Center for Victim and Human Rights relies on our volunteer law clerks to help us accomplish our mission of empowering victims. Thus, we selected Hayley Kemp, volunteer law clerk and student at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, for this month’s Volunteer Spotlight.
The criminal justice system is charged with prosecuting perpetrators of domestic violence; however, for most victims, the criminal justice system cannot address all the effects of the abuse. In addition to the pressing need to escape the violence, victims often face a variety of…
In the summer of 2016, three new members joined the Center for Victim and Human Rights board of directors. For this month’s Board Member Spotlight, we interviewed one of these new members, Mary Hutchison, to learn a little more about
In September of 2016, the Center for Victim and Human Rights hired a new staff attorney, Kathryn L. Miller. We are excited to have her on board and wanted to give her a chance to share a little more about
Text-to-911: What is it?
If you were stuck in a dangerous situation where your assailant was preventing you from calling 911, how would you be able to get the help you need without their knowledge? To eliminate situations such as these, an emergency text service has become available in all 92 counties of Indiana. This service, Text-to-911, provides a way for users to contact emergency services without raising suspicion or drawing attention.
Benefits to Victims from Hiring an Attorney
Have you ever wondered why a victim of a crime or human rights abuse might need their own attorney? Read this blog post to learn more!
Where in the World are the CVHR Law Clerks?
For Spring Break of 2017, Law Clerk Elaine McCreery traveled on a mission trip to Haiti to conduct trainings on domestic violence and human trafficking. Check out this latest blog post, written by Elaine, to learn more about her experience.
Board Member Spotlight – Melissa Arvin
Melissa Arvin, Prosecutor in the Marion County Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit, has been on the CVHR Board of Directors for several years. She currently serves as secretary and we recently interviewed her to learn a little more about who she is and why she got involved with the CVHR.
Board Member Spotlight – Marios Fellouka
In the summer of 2016, three new members joined the Center for Victim and Human Rights board of directors. For this month’s Board Member Spotlight, we interviewed one of these new members, Marios Fellouka, to learn a little more about who he is.
Volunteer Spotlight – Hayley Kemp, Law Clerk
In order to serve victims of crime and human rights abuses, the Center for Victim and Human Rights relies on our volunteer law clerks to help us accomplish our mission of empowering victims. Thus, we selected Hayley Kemp, volunteer law clerk and student at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, for this month’s Volunteer Spotlight.
How can protection orders be used as a tool in the fight against domestic violence?
The criminal justice system is charged with prosecuting perpetrators of domestic violence; however, for most victims, the criminal justice system cannot address all the effects of the abuse. In addition to the pressing need to escape the violence, victims often face a variety of…
Board Member Spotlight – Mary Hutchison
In the summer of 2016, three new members joined the Center for Victim and Human Rights board of directors. For this month’s Board Member Spotlight, we interviewed one of these new members, Mary Hutchison, to learn a little more about
Rebuilding the Home
Check out this blog post from the Spirit and Place Festival featuring one of our client’s stories about rebuilding their home after domestic violence.
Staff Spotlight – Kathryn L. Miller, Staff Attorney
In September of 2016, the Center for Victim and Human Rights hired a new staff attorney, Kathryn L. Miller. We are excited to have her on board and wanted to give her a chance to share a little more about