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” Smith (R) – District 33
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 Countdown Begins, Legislative Session Draws
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 hear and report to the
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 force on the treatment of
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 finds you, your family and
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 violence are already isolated from
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 to postpone the date of
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 and killed by Steven John
‘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 important overhaul to criminal justice
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) reclassifying specific violent crimes as
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – January 2020
Important Dates & Deadlines January 17th – 2-Year Bills Policy Committee Deadline / January 24th – 2-Year Bills Fiscal Committee Deadline / January 31st – 2-Year Bills House of Origin Deadline / February 21st – Last day for
Death Penalty
Crime Victims United has advocated for multiple efforts to protect and improve the death penalty, including Proposition 114 (expanded definition of peace officer for purposes of special circumstances), Proposition 195 (added three types of first-degree
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 2019
Tue, 05/07/2019 – 9:30pm Important Dates & Deadlines April 26th Policy Deadline for Fiscal Bills May 3rd Policy Deadline for Non-Fiscal Bills May 10th Last Day for Policy Committees to Meet Prior to June 3rd
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Feb. 2019
Important Dates & Deadlines Feb. 22nd Last day for bills to be introduced March 29th Cesar Chavez Day (Legislature Observed) April 11th Spring Recess begins upon adjournment April 22nd Legislature reconvenes from Spring Recess April