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First legislative sessions after Roe produce patchwork of abortion laws
A year after the U.S. Supreme Court returned regulation of abortion to the states, the first full legislative sessions post-Roe v. Wade produced a lot of confusion and little agreement, with more extreme measures going so far as to propose criminalizing pregnant people – once unthinkable on all sides of the debate.
Data suggest changes for sex offense policies
It’s time for a new paradigm in sex offender policies, one that considers real studies by real scientists.
You, too, can help make a difference!
Arizona’s National Council of Jewish Women will soon offer a much needed pathway to recovery. This social justice advocacy organization will be working with diverse communities to fill unmet needs for those who have suffered repeated sexual assaults, childhood sexual abuse, incest and sexual trafficking.
Bill bars charging juveniles for probation costs
Under Senate Bill 1197, sponsored by Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, and backed by Stand for Children Arizona, the courts would no longer be able to require juveniles or their parents or guardians to pay costs of probation, legal services, administrative fees, foster care, counseling, treatment, education programs, and any health care, food, clothing, shelter, or supervision while a child is inc[...]
House passes bill to extend trauma counseling to 911 dispatchers
The House on March 7 passed a bill that would add dispatchers to current law that allows for police and firefighters to be eligible for counseling.
Recognize signs, risk factors for preventable public health crisis
Arizona ranks in the top half of states for adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, the number of suicides in the state increased in 2021, after leveling off the two previous years. It is an upward trend that moves us backward despite our efforts.
Harsher animal abuse proposal goes to governor
Arizonans who purposely kill or torture family pets could soon face stiffer prison terms - or at least mandatory counseling.
Veterans group opening Phoenix VA outreach center
The American Legion is opening a "crisis command center" in Phoenix to help veterans caught up in the waiting list scandal at Veteran Affairs medical centers.
