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Intelligence for Good Pursues Justice for Victims of Internet-Enabled Crimes

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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“Most victims of internet-enabled crimes suffer without hope of recovery or justice, and face devastating financial and emotional loss.

Key Points: 
  • “Most victims of internet-enabled crimes suffer without hope of recovery or justice, and face devastating financial and emotional loss.
  • The Intelligence for Good team is dedicated to rewriting the endings of these stories, and preventing others from falling victim to these scams,” said Pugh, Executive Director of Intelligence for Good and CEO of DarkTower.
  • Intelligence for Good is also actively vetting and partnering with trusted victim support advocate organizations that are highly trained and capable of providing direct support to victims.
  • Crime victims will be referred to those partners for support, and those partners will provide critical data back to Intelligence for Good for further analysis and investigation.

Florida Victim's Rights Law Firm Represents Crime Victims in Civil Claims

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Jason Turchin is dedicated to advocating for victims of various crimes through civil claims.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Jason Turchin is dedicated to advocating for victims of various crimes through civil claims.
  • At VictimAid.com , the firm provides legal support to crime victims throughout Florida.
  • Areas of Focus in Crime Victim Civil Claims:
    Shooting Victims : The firm provides compassionate legal assistance to individuals and families affected by shootings.
  • "We believe in fighting for the rights of crime victims and are steadfast in our pursuit of justice on their behalf."

Identity Theft Resource Center 2023 Consumer Impact Report: Record High Number of ITRC Victims Have Suicidal Thoughts

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, has published its 2023 Consumer Impact Report, supported by Experian. The report goes beyond the known financial implications of identity crimes and explores the lost opportunities as well as the emotional, physical and psychological impacts experienced by victims resulting from the crimes. The findings in the report highlight a rise in sophisticated social engineering scams and an increase in dollar losses from various identity scams.

Key Points: 
  • Sixteen (16) percent of Identity Theft Resource Center victims surveyed reported thoughts of suicide, up from ten (10) percent in 2022
    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, has published its 2023 Consumer Impact Report , supported by Experian .
  • For the report, the ITRC surveyed victims who contacted the ITRC and general consumers, including consumers who were victims of identity crimes but did not contact the ITRC.
  • According to the responses, an increasing number of identity crime victims who spoke with the ITRC reported thoughts of suicide (16 percent in 2023 compared to 10 percent in 2022).
  • According to the 2023 Consumer Impact Report, 41 percent of ITRC victims and 69 percent of general consumers have been victims of an identity crime more than once.

Following Addition of Renowned Litigator-Survivor Steven J. Kelly, Grant & Eisenhofer, Along with Jenner Law, Co-sponsoring 2023 State Crime Victims Resource Center Annual Recognition Event

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grant & Eisenhofer, the national law firm that recently significantly expanded its sexual abuse/survivors advocacy practice with the addition of renowned Maryland litigator-survivor Steven J. Kelly, along with Baltimore-based Jenner Law, is now co-sponsoring the 2023 Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center's (MCVRC) 41st annual statewide recognition event takes place Saturday, September 23rd, in Annapolis (Crowne Plaza). The event will feature a keynote address by the Hon. C.T. Wilson, a survivor of child sexual abuse and fearless leader of the successful fight for passage of the new Child Victims Act (CVA) of 2023; the landmark 'justice-for-survivors' law that takes effect October 1st.

Key Points: 
  • "In the intervening 30 years, Steve has consistently supported MCVRC as a volunteer, employee, board member and cheerleader.
  • I and am deeply grateful to consider him not only a friend, but an esteemed colleague," Mr. Wolfgang added.
  • "It is only fitting that on September 23rd we take the time to recognize MCVRC and all others focused on survivors."
  • Sponsorship opportunities, as well as tickets, for the event can be purchased through the organization's website.

Steven J. Kelly's Fight for Justice Began When He Was 14; His 'Survivors Stories' Episode Recalls How His Sister's 1988 Unprosecuted Murder Fuels His Battle Against "Assembly-line" Injustice

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than three decades since Steven J. Kelly's sister, Mary Frances, was abducted, raped and murdered near his family's Bel Air, Harford County home.  Mary Frances was 28, a single mom with two young daughters.  Steve was 14, a first-year student at C. Milton Wright High School. As a now renowned Baltimore-based trial attorney (a Partner at Grant & Eisenhofer) and victims' rights advocate reveals in the latest episode of Survivors Stories, searing memories of his sister's unprosecuted murder never fade. Instead, they embolden his daily battle on behalf of all crime victims he represents against their attackers and enablers, and a flawed justice system that frequently results in "assembly-line injustice."

Key Points: 
  • As a now renowned Baltimore-based trial attorney (a Partner at Grant & Eisenhofer ) and victims' rights advocate reveals in the latest episode of Survivors Stories , searing memories of his sister's unprosecuted murder never fade.
  • Instead, they embolden his daily battle on behalf of all crime victims he represents against their attackers and enablers, and a flawed justice system that frequently results in "assembly-line injustice."
  • "I learned starting then the color of justice is green, and that people with means have a much greater chance of getting off .
  • Survivors Stories is part of the wide ranging public information effort that includes an online grassroots petition advocating for survivors rights.

Attorney Steven J. Kelly Takes His Lifelong Fight for Sexual Abuse Survivors to Grant & Eisenhofer

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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BALTIMORE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran trial attorney and sexual abuse survivors advocate Steven J. Kelly is the newest partner in the Baltimore Office of Wilmington-based Grant & Eisenhofer. The Baltimore native has devoted his career to fearlessly fighting for justice for crime victims, including those preyed upon by serial sexual abusers enabled by their employers.  Over the past two decades his passionate, skillful representation of the voiceless and vulnerable has resulted in numerous precedent-setting verdicts and settlements in high-profile civil actions, many following prosecutions of perpetrators for an array of felonies, including homicide, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and child exploitation. Outside state and federal courthouses, Mr. Kelly has been a formidable fighter for the rights of survivors, serving on victims' rights boards and commissions, testifying on proposed legislation before state and federal panels, and training advocates, prosecutors, and judges.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran trial attorney and sexual abuse survivors advocate Steven J. Kelly is the newest partner in the Baltimore Office of Wilmington-based Grant & Eisenhofer .
  • The Baltimore native has devoted his career to fearlessly fighting for justice for crime victims, including those preyed upon by serial sexual abusers enabled by their employers.
  • Jay Eisenhofer, G&E's Managing Director and Co-founder, announced the hiring of this "pioneering Partner", who joins the firm's renowned Civil Rights, Sexual Assault / Harassment & Discrimination practice group.
  • In 2009, the governor appointed Mr. Kelly as a commissioner to the state Criminal Injuries Compensation Board .

SAS supports women in law enforcement 30x30 Initiative

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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CARY, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global analytics leader SAS is contributing training and technology to support the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition to advance the representation of women in policing agencies. SAS has increased its focus on public safety analytics in recent years as law enforcement agencies have strived to make better use of data to speed investigations and improve community outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • The 30x30 Initiative aims to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030 and to ensure police policies and culture intentionally support the success of qualified women officers throughout their careers.
  • That is just one of many benefits of increasing women representation in law enforcement.
  • Investigation Management and Analysis is created by subject matter experts in law enforcement investigations and training, using best practices, detective techniques to understand criminal activities and the identity of suspects using the SAS Law Enforcement Intelligence platform.
  • Interested members of law enforcement can access the training on the SAS Women in Policing page.

Identity Theft Resource Center 2022 Consumer Impact Report Reveals Effects of Social Media Account Takeover

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, has published research that shows nearly 40 percent of ITRC victims say their personal information was stolen, compromised or misused in the past year. The 2022 Consumer Impact Report, released today, goes beyond the known financial implications of identity crimes and explores the lost opportunities as well as the emotional, physical and psychological impacts experienced by victims resulting from the crimes.

Key Points: 
  • Some other key takeaways from the 2022 Consumer Impact Report include:
    Overall, identity crime victims are losing less money.
  • "Some of the comments in the report are heartbreaking," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.
  • The 2022 Consumer Impact Report includes the results of a snap survey of victims who reported a social media account takeover.
  • Seventy (70) percent have been permanently locked out of their social media account; 71 percent contacted friends listed in the social media account; 67 percent report the criminal continued to post as the account owner after the lockout.

On TITLE IX's 50th Anniversary VOICEINSPORT & Sen Chris Murphy Join Forces To Promote Gender Equity in Sports

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Launched by Founder Stef Strack in 2021, the VOICEINSPORT Advocate Program consists of young women athletes in HS and College focused on bringing #moreVIS to Title IX and elevating the voices of girls in sport to drive change.

Key Points: 
  • VOICEINSPORT athletes have been advocating to strengthen Title IX through 3 key pillars; education, transparency & reporting and enforcement since the launch of their Advocacy Program in 2021.
  • Participants of Thursday's VOICEINSPORT Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration Event include girls and women in sport from around the US, professional athletes and Title IX pioneers.
  • The work to raise the VOICE of girls and women in sport does not stop here on the 50th Anniversary.
  • Founded in 2019, VOICEINSPORT is based in NYC and is self-funded by sports industry Executive and Advocate Stef Strack .

Syracuse Law Graduates Inaugural Class of Its Ground-breaking Online JD Program

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Syracuse, NY, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2022, students in the inaugural class of Syracuse University College of Laws first-of-its-kind JDinteractive (JDi) program graduated alongside their peers in the Colleges residential JD program.

Key Points: 
  • Syracuse, NY, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2022, students in the inaugural class of Syracuse University College of Laws first-of-its-kind JDinteractive (JDi) program graduated alongside their peers in the Colleges residential JD program.
  • JDi, a fully ABA-accredited program, was the first to combine live online class sessions with self-paced class sessions.
  • The members of the inaugural class, which comprises 45 of the 199 College of Laws JD recipients this year, distinguished themselves in their legal studies.
  • The College of Law carefully designed JDi to make its JD program available to students for whom attending a residential program was not practical.