You Tube Videos... Power and Control... Bench Trial V Jury Trial... Victims Rights... Resources... More

"The primary story chronicles the turbulent life of Geraldine Blevins (played by Valerie Denise) and her abusive husband (played by Drae Michaels). The film, based on author, playwright Jaisun McMil...

["BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: The Addiction To Power and Control"; as submitted to You Tube by MECCEO on 3/23/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWdWHSTy7-E]

"What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trials?

["Trials - Bench or Jury - LawWebTV"; as submmitted to You Tube by lawwebtvcom on 6/1/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08qHCqzx5QQ]

"Mark Vovos explains what a criminal trial is and how it works...

["What is a Criminal Trial'?"; as submitted to You Tube by skidude017 on 6/14/08;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj8YbsBdXiE]

"In a criminal trial, the defendant has the right to appeal if he or she loses at the trial level. For more information on appeals visit www.lawinfo.com...

["Appeals - Criminal Trial"; as submitted to You Tube by lawinfo on 6/27/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjkTXM5e6A]

This 5 minute Theme Video was produced with funding from the Office for Victims of Crime at the U.S. Dept. of Justice and is available for public broadcast to promote Crime Victims' Rights. This PS...

["2009 NCVRW Theme"; as submitted to You Tube by the NationalCenter on 2/20/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X92HCJSZf6Q]

National Office for Victims of Crime
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/welcovc/welcome.html

Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program: http://www.ulstercountyny.gov/cvap/index.html

Family of Woodstock
http://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/home.html

From:

H. R. 5107

One Hundred Eighth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four...

‘‘CHAPTER 237—CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ‘‘Sec. ‘‘3771. Crime victims’ rights. ‘‘§ 3771. Crime victims’ rights...

‘‘(a) RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS.—A crime victim has the following
rights:
‘‘(1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
‘‘(2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding,
involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused.
‘‘(3) The right not to be excluded from any such public
court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and
convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim
would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony
at that proceeding.
‘‘(4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding
in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing,
or any parole proceeding.
‘‘(5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for
the Government in the case.
‘‘(6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided
in law.
‘‘(7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
‘‘(8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect
for the victim’s dignity and privacy..."

This is only a small portion of this document, which can be accessed in full at http://www.nvcap.org/

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On Monday, 3/9/09, the Ulster County Democratic Women's Meeting (7PM / Dem. HQ / 275 Fair Street, Kingston / 2nd Floor / #14) will be focusing on ANIMAL CRUELTY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and CHILDREN'S HEALTH. Please go to:

1. "Ulster County Democratic Women"; http://ucdw.org/

2. "DemWomen Brewing Change"; "Animal Abuse, Domestic Abuse"; http://demwomenny.blogspot.com/2009/03/animal-abuse-domestic-abuse.html

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These links will be made available in the sidebar >>>>>

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My Notes on last nights "Hudson Valley Progressive Coalition Meeting" are pending.

NS