If you think there's no way you're in an abusive relationship, we strongly encourage you to review this checklist. You might be surprised to discover some unacceptable behavior that's been…

“This governor has been usurping the law for years with his moratorium, and in doing so pouring salt in the wounds of victims. Now he wants to enforce just bits and pieces of the very same law he’s been defying. It’s disgusting.” ~Nina Salarno Besselman, President Crime Victims United

“This governor has been usurping the law for years with his moratorium, and in doing so pouring salt in the wounds of victims. Now he wants to enforce just bits and pieces of the very same law he’s been defying. It’s disgusting.” ~Nina Salarno Besselman, President Crime Victims United

“This governor has been usurping the law for years with his moratorium, and in doing so pouring salt in the wounds of victims. Now he wants to enforce just bits and pieces of the very same law he’s been defying. It’s disgusting.” ~Nina Salarno Besselman, President Crime Victims United

We are honored to announce our founder, Harriet Salarno, has been awarded the California Bail Agents Association Public Safety Hero of the Year for 2021 for protecting the rights of…

Our latest video podcast features a conversation with Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert who is best known for the successful investigation, arrest and conviction of the Golden State Killer. Nina and Anne talk Early release, zero bail, and DNA evidence.

Tune in to CBS mornings for crime victims' response to the Capone family's decision to auction off the belongings of one of the world's most violent and notorious gangsters. "Profiting from the notoriety and wealth of a ruthless mobster is an afront to his victims, their surviving family members, and the criminal justice system itself," said Salarno Besselman.

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