Survivors and supporters both speak at Escambia County public forum after disputed commissioner remarks At the same public forum, many speakers criticized Commissioner Mike Kohler’s online comments referencing a survivor’s trauma and called for accountability and clearer decorum standards while others offered character testimony and urged due process.

Survivors and advocates clash with supporters of Commissioner Mike Kohler at a heated public forum, demanding accountability and stronger conduct rules in the wake of controversial comments.

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Survivors and advocates press lawmakers to close 'authority' loophole in sex‑abuse law (S152) Senate Bill S152 would create a civil cause of action for sexual relationships between adults in positions of authority and young people; survivors, child‑welfare programs and CAC leaders told the committee the law should reflect grooming dynamics and power imbalances that make consent invalid even when a minor is above the Commonwealth's age‑of‑16

Survivors and advocates are rallying for Senate Bill S152, aiming to hold adults in positions of authority accountable for exploiting vulnerable young people.

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Council hearing spotlights push to reopen 'look-back' window in Gender Motivated Violence Act after court dismissals Council members, survivors and attorneys urged passage of Intro 12-97 to restore a one-year look-back window and preserve survivors' ability to sue institutions; administration expressed cost concerns and said it would follow up with the council.

Survivors of gender-motivated violence are rallying for justice as NYC Council considers a crucial bill to reopen a look-back window for abuse cases, ensuring their voices are heard.

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