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Post by benstabler on Oct 14, 2011 2:12:04 GMT -5
thanks Rambabe
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Post by finaddict on Oct 17, 2011 14:05:49 GMT -5
thanks again for keping us up to speed with these blogs. rambabe
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Post by benstabler on Oct 18, 2011 1:30:14 GMT -5
many thanks. My time is so limited right now I appreciate being able to come here for SVU news because I don't have time to search!
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Post by rambabe on Nov 3, 2011 22:46:38 GMT -5
www.nbc.com/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/production-blog/November 3rd, 2011 Realities Of Sexual Assault
Rob here, writers' assistant/researcher. In this week's episode, "True Believers," we featured an important service called VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday); used dramatically in the episode, it's a real service offered across the country to inform victims and other concerned citizens of the custody status of offenders. VINE was created in 1994, in response to the death of Mary Byron. In 1993, Mary was raped, assaulted and stalked by her former boyfriend. He was arrested and jailed; but someone quickly posted his bail, and he was released. Mary was assured she would be notified of his release, but without warning, he arrived outside her workplace and shot her seven times, killing her. To prevent tragedies like this, VINE now provides access to information about the custody status of offenders. If there is a specific offender you want updates about, you can register with VINE Link to be notified by phone, email or text when the offender's custody status changes. It's easy to set up, and there's no charge for the service. To register, just visit www.vinelink.comThis week's episode, "True Believers," aimed to portray the realities of rape and its aftermath from the victim's point of view. Though the road is long and difficult, services like VINE empower victims with the information they need to stay safe from future attacks. Thanks to everyone at VINE for allowing us to use their service in the episode!
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