A decision by the state’s domestic violence board exposed a rift over how a mandatory protective tool is to be used and led chairman and domestic violence advocate Brandon Pasley to resign.

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A Stillwater teenager was convicted on 11 counts of sexually related crimes that carried sentences totalling 78 years if served consecutively. A plea deal got him counseling and supervision for less than a year, causing a community outcry.

The post Families Outraged After former OSU Official’s Son Spared Prison in Sexual Assault Case appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

"Are We Dating the Same Guy?" groups help women in Oklahoma and beyond share anonymous warnings about men in the dating scene, offering safety tips, support, and sometimes exposing predators. However, critics argue the format risks defamation and lacks accountability, sparking backlash from men and raising legal and ethical concerns.

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One bill cracking down on retail theft would partially roll back a voter-approved criminal justice reform effort. Lawmakers face a May 31 deadline to finalize business.

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With nine weeks to go in the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers have advanced several bills that would increase sentencing ranges for certain offenders.

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The Oklahoma nonprofit that certifies advocates who support victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, lobbies for legislation to protect them and brings in millions in federal funding to support them is ceasing operations next month

The post Nonprofit Dissolves After Federal Investigators Froze Funding appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

Lionel Ramos reports on how overturning the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act would affect Oklahomans. Also: Whitney Bryen updates an investigation into the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Paul Monies wraps up the Oklahoma Legislature's regular session.

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Oklahoma domestic abuse victims are at risk of losing the only statewide organization that trains advocates, provides financial and logistical support to shelters and lobbies on their behalf at the Capitol.

The post Oklahoma Abuse Victim Support Jeopardized By Nonprofit’s Misspent $500k appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

Since auditors revealed that the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault mismanaged $886,000 in public funds, the feds have awarded an additional $1.5 million to the nonprofit.

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Whitney Bryen reports on a nonprofit coalition that a federal audit claims misspent nearly $900,000 of taxpayer funds; Lionel Ramos reports on the changes to immigration policing in Oklahoma; and Jennifer Palmer reveals that a state legislator was also working for a grassroots lobbying organization.

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