by Jen.Long | Mar 23, 2026 | Newsletters and News
April Awareness in South Dakota: Explore Community Events Looking for ways to get involved this April? Advocacy programs across South Dakota are hosting community events in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. These events...
by Jen.Long | Mar 20, 2026 | Newsletters and News
April Awareness in South Dakota: Supporting Survivors and Protecting Children April is a time of national awareness and action. It marks both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to focus on supporting survivors, protecting children,...
by Jen.Long | Mar 13, 2026 | Newsletters and News
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026: History, Purpose, and Supporting Victims in South Dakota Every April, communities across the United States observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). This week honors survivors of crime. It also recognizes the...
by Jen.Long | Mar 11, 2026 | Legal, Uncategorized
Opt-In Procedures and Timelines for Victims in South Dakota Crime victims in South Dakota have constitutional rights under Marsy’s Law. However, in many situations, victims must actively assert or “opt in” to receive notifications and participate in the criminal...
by Jen.Long | Mar 3, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Legal Rights and Justice Support
Why Victim Services and Domestic Violence Shelters Are Essential to Law Enforcement in South Dakota Domestic violence and sexual assault cases are among the most dangerous and emotionally charged calls law enforcement officers respond to. Across South Dakota’s 66...
