Over 50 Organizations and U.S. Government Oppose American Law Institute (ALI) Proposed Changes to the Model Penal Code

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WASHINGTON: May 16, 2022 – A group of well-known anti-trafficking, survivor, women’s, and legal organizations are opposing proposed amendments to the Model Penal Code being voted on by the American Law Institute (ALI) on May 17, 2022. The proposed changes narrow and weaken sexual assault law including the sex trafficking statute. YWCA-USA; Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN); National…

URGENT ACTION: Join Collective Liberty and NCOSE in Opposing the ALI MPC Amendments Up for Vote Tues May 17, 2022.

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The American Law Institute (ALI)* (see below) is in Washington DC this Mon-Wed May 16-18, 2022 for their annual meeting  and members will vote on changes to the Model Penal Code (MPC),** (see below) which are egregious. A motion will be offered on Tuesday 5/17 to OPPOSE the draft revisions, which narrow and weaken sexual assault law including sex…

Collective Liberty Annual Impact Report: 2020

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Despite a year filled with uncertainty and turbulence, we’ve remained laser-focused on our commitment to those who have become even more vulnerable during this pandemic year. From training anti-trafficking professionals, to changing systems with policymakers, to collaborating with service providers, to elevating survivors, and to supporting victims, we’ve continued to make an impact in a…