CVU Endorsements
Propositions Prop 17 – Parolee Voting Rights Restored VOTE NO Prop 20 – Keep California Safe VOTE YES Prop 25 – Bail Reform Referendum VOTE NO Assembly Endorsements Thurston “Smitty”…
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CVU Endorsements
Legislative Update – August 2020
Important Dates & Deadlines August 31st Last day for each house to pass bills September 30th Last day for the Governor to sign/veto bills sent to his desk End-of-Session…
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Legislative Update – August 2020
Legislative Update – May/June 2020
Important Dates & Deadlines June 5thLast day for policy committees to hear and report to the floor nonfiscal bills introduced in the Senate June 5thLast day for fiscal committees to…
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Legislative Update – May/June 2020
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM’S RIGHTS WEEK APRIL 20-24
"SEEK JUSTICE / ENSURE VICTIMS' RIGHTS / INSPIRE HOPE"4/20/20 - Nina Salarno Besselman At 12 years old I found myself with my Mother testifying in front of President Reagan’s task…
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NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM’S RIGHTS WEEK APRIL 20-24
CVU & Nina Salarno Besselman … Standing up for your rights
April 9, 2020 Honorable Chief Justice Tani G Cantil-SakauyeSupreme Court of California350 McAllister StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102-4797 Dear Honorable Chief Justice, First, we at Crime Victims United hope that this…
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CVU & Nina Salarno Besselman … Standing up for your rights
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Domestic Violence Hotlines
The Coronavirus has widespread effects on our communities. Some of these effects may be less in the public eye, and Domestic Violence is of great concern. Often victims of domestic…
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Domestic Violence Hotlines
NEW DATE – JUNE 17, 2020!
In light of the recent events happening throughout our communities and around the world pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel it is in the best interest of you and your family…
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NEW DATE – JUNE 17, 2020!
40 years after daughter’s murder, Auburn woman still fighting for victims’ rights
Harriet Salarno, the founder of Crime Victims United, was featured in the Auburn Journal on May 19, 2020--------------- More than 40 years have passed since Catina Rose Salarno was shot…
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40 years after daughter’s murder, Auburn woman still fighting for victims’ rights
‘TOO FAR’: ZEAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM SPARKS SERIOUS CRIME WAVES
CVU's Executive Director, Nina Salarno Besselman, was interviewed for this article:-------------------By James Varney - The Washington Times - Thursday, February 13, 2020 ..The First Step Act, heralded as the most…
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‘TOO FAR’: ZEAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM SPARKS SERIOUS CRIME WAVES
SB 710: Keeping California Safe Act
B 710 alleviates the unintended and dangerous consequences of recent criminal justice reform bills and initiatives by: (1) reinstating DNA collection for certain crimes that were reduced to misdemeanors, (2)…
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SB 710: Keeping California Safe Act