The Law Office of Nina Salarno Ashford & Crime Victims United of California presents: Utilizing Marsy’s Law, the four court systems and creative recovery solutions to assist victims of crime in a court of law 1

Two offices, one mission Harriet Salarno, founder and chair of Crime Victims United of California Nina Salarno Ashford, former prosecutor and attorney at law 2

A legacy born out of loss Catina Rose Salarno was shot, execution-style, by her ex-boyfriend on her first day of school at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. 3

Crime Victims United of California A Voice for Victims Since its founding in 1990, Crime Victims United’s mission has been to support and strengthen public safety, promote balance in the criminal justice system, and protect the rights of victims. CVU’s goals include: Strengthen sentencing laws for violent criminals Create a safer, more effective criminal rehabilitation and re-entry system Establish and protect fundamental rights for crime victims and their families Assist victims and their families in restoring their lives Crime Victims United is working to ensure balance in our criminal justice system so that those needing counseling and a helping hand receive it, and those seeking only violence and harm remain off our streets. Protecting today’s victims; preventing tomorrows 4

Dedication and Determination 5

Proposition 9 - Voters further solidify California’s crime victims bill of rights 6

Marsy’s Law Requires notification to victim and opportunity for input during phases of criminal justice process, including bail, pleas, sentencing and parole. Establishes victim safety as consideration in determining bail or release on parole. Increases the number of people permitted to attend and testify on behalf of victims at parole hearings. Reduces the number of parole hearings to which prisoners are entitled. Requires that victims receive written notification of their constitutional rights. Establishes timelines and procedures concerning parole revocation hearings. 7

Implementation of Marsy’s Law Crime Victims United of California and The Law Office of Nina Salarno Ashford (a certified women-owned business) have used the rights afforded by Marsy’s Law to serve domestic violence and sexual assault victims in both civil and criminal arenas. 8

Marsy’s Law in the courtroom 9

Pitfalls and Misuse 10

Crossover in the four court system Victim Family Court Civil Court Juvenile Court Criminal Court 11

Types of cases that cross-over 12

Child Abuse 13

Sexual Assualt 14

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Sexual Harassment 16

Juvenile Court 17

Sex Trafficking 18

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Kidnapping 20

Restitution 21

Implementation of Marsy’s Law Crime Victims United of California and The Law Office of Nina Salarno Ashford has assisted other states, such as Illinois, in the drafting of similar amendments. 22

Enforcement of Marsy’s Law and parole systems 23

Creative solutions for victims and their families 24

Marsy’s Law, victims’ rights and the media 25

The power of social media 26

Moving Forward Expansion of Marsy’s law at national and international levels 27

Resources to Remember California’s Victims’ Bill of Rights (including Marsy’s Law) National Crime Victim Law Institute Victims of Crime Resource Center - Women Escaping A Violent Environment – Klaas Kids Foundation – National Organization for Victim Assistance – California Against Slavery – More important links available here:

More information on Crime Victims United of California and The Law Office of Nina Salarno Ashford can be found at:

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