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What’s New at WomensLaw?

WomensLaw staff is constantly updating the “plain language” legal information and resources on WomensLaw.org. In addition to making sure that the existing information is up-to-date, staff also adds new information on a regular basis.

What’s new:

  • December 2024

    We added a resource, ValorUS, to our California Statewide Programs page in English and Spanish.

  • December 2024

    We restructured our West Virginia Crimes page by creating a chart that lists the crime names on one side and the statute numbers on the order side. Now, users can sort crimes alphabetically, making it easier to find crimes by name, or they can sort them according to how they appear in the statutes. We also added 17 crimes to the list of possible crimes in West Virginia that the abuser may have committed.

  • December 2024

    In our Delaware Restraining Orders section, we revised Who can file for an order of protection from abuse? to clarify that the definition of “cohabitation” includes that a child of either or both parties is living in the home as well.

  • December 2024

    We restructured our Washington Crimes page by creating a chart that lists the crime names on one side and the statute numbers on the order side. Now, users can sort crimes alphabetically, making it easier to find crimes by name, or they can sort them according to how they appear in the statutes. We also added the crimes of “coercion,” “luring,” “trafficking,” and “criminal trespass in the second degree.” All changes made in English and Spanish.

  • December 2024

    We restructured our Puerto Rico Crimes page by creating a chart that lists the crime names on one side and the statute numbers on the order side. Now, users can sort crimes alphabetically, making it easier to find crimes by name, or they can sort them according to how they appear in the statutes. We also added the crimes of “incest” and “severe assault.” All changes made in English and Spanish.

For more information, visit WomensLaw.org.