Karin Portlock

March 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article explores how recent precedent-setting victories in New York's Third Department have showcased the promise and impact of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act and highlights the positive outcomes achieved for survivors and the legal implications of these victories. The authors "hope to shed light on the importance of this legislation and its potential to reform the criminal justice system's approach to domestic violence survivors in New York."

By Karin Portlock and Brian Yeh

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