This resource is a statutory compilation on the presence of victim advocates during forensic examinations in sexual assault cases.
Predominant Aggressor Arrest Provisions
This resource is a statutory compilation of predominant aggressor arrest provisions at the federal level and for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Post Conviction DNA Testing
This resource is a statutory compilation of post-conviction DNA testing at the federal and state levels throughout the U.S.
Polygraph Testing of Sexual Assault Victims
This resource is a compilation of statutes that address the polygraph testing of sexual assault victims at the federal level and for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Pimping and Related Crimes
This resource is a statutory compilation of pimping and related crimes in all 50 states.
Linking Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence
This resource is a statutory compilation of current and upcoming legislation that links animal abuse and domestic violence. Listings include all 50 states and U.S. territories.
John Doe Arrest Warrants
This compilation outlines statutes on John Doe arrest warrants and DNA tolling at the federal level and for all 50 states.
Forfeiture by Wrongdoing
This resource contains a statutory compilation and case law digest, including a summary of the foundational doctrine underlying forfeiture by wrongdoing. It also contains relevant federal case law.
Expert Testimony on Victim Behavior
This case law digest includes a country-wide survey of judicial opinions on the admissibility of expert testimony on victim behavior in cases of sexual and intimate partner violence and child sexual abuse.
Domestic Violence Reporting
This document provides a summary of state laws relevant to the mandatory reporting of domestic violence or abuse by medical professionals to law enforcement when the victim is a competent adult. The resource is organized into four categories: laws that specifically require injuries caused by domestic violence or abuse to be reported; laws that require injuries caused by non-accidental or intentional conduct to be reported; laws that require injuries caused by criminal conduct to be reported; reporting requirements relating to other crimes or injuries that may impact victims of domestic violence or abuse.