crime survivors journal

06
May
Judges Apologizing to Criminals: When the Criminal Justice System Bends a Knee

Judges Apologizing to Criminals: When the Criminal Justice System Bends a Knee

In a recent op-ed on the Crime Survivors Journal website, veteran victim advocate Patricia Wenskunas of Crime Survivors condemns U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui for apologizing to Cole Tomas Allen...
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18
Mar
California’s Elder Parole Law is Letting Another Child Predator out of Prison

California’s Elder Parole Law is Letting Another Child Predator out of Prison

Israel Ceja, convicted in 2000 of 20 counts of forcible rape along with assault with a firearm, child endangerment, and lewd acts against his 11-year-old stepdaughter, was recommended for early release on January 29, 2026...
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13
Mar
Crime Survivors Journal: The Bail Project Promises Freedom for All, Regardless of Public Safety

Crime Survivors Journal: The Bail Project Promises Freedom for All, Regardless of Public Safety

Patricia Wenskunas, founder of Crime Survivors, has published a new blog called the Crime Survivors Journal. The first article on this new site dedicated to protecting and ensuring the rights of crime victims...
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