Victims of Violence

Summary

The Survivor Safety Act would let a court assume that a person who fights back against a known abuser did so because they feared imminent death or serious injury, if they can show a documented history of abuse. It also mandates specialized, trauma‑informed training for police, prosecutors and judges handling domestic‑violence cases. The goal is to better protect victims and ensure courts understand the context of self‑defense claims.

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