The West Virginia Human Rights Commission is a state government agency that investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing and places of public accommodation. As a part of its mission, the Human Rights Commission strives to eliminate discrimination throughout the state of West Virginia and to educate the public on the [read more]
We let a word have power over us and define us by the way it is used. Take for example the words peanut butter, if a guy said “I love that you are such a strong peanut butter!” I would find that funny and also feel complimented because the way it was phrased but if [read more]
The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender. The right to be notified of court proceedings. The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by [read more]
The Kanawha County Victims Services Center was designed to provide intake services for victims of crime in a safe and centralized location. Their aim is to help victims of violence rebuild their lives with access to goverment and community based services. They provide the following services: Criminal and Legal Advocacy Court Support Counseling Chaplaincy Classes Support Groups Referrals For [read more]
A Seattle woman claims the Work First welfare program violates her right against “involuntary servitude.” She is suing the state under the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution over the practices of the Work First program, KING-TV, Seattle, reported Thursday. “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime … shall exist within the [read more]
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