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My latest, with @propublica + @NYTmag: An Oklahoma law was supposed to help reduce the sentences of domestic violence survivors who fought back -- women who are serving long sentences for killing their abusers. Why are nearly all of them still in prison?
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Oklahoma has one of the worst rates of domestic violence. It's easy to ask why someone didn't just leave or call police, but the reality is much more dangerous. This week I break it down with Tracey Lyall, CEO of Tulsa's Domestic Violence Intervention Services. #indepthwithdeon
DVIS CEO Tracey Lyall explains the importance of survivors of domestic abuse having a safety plan as they're exiting the relationship.
"It's really just thinking through all the different ways that you need to consider safety for you and your family."
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A new Oklahoma law for imprisoned survivors who defended themselves against their abusers faced a setback this week after April Wilkens was denied resentencing. In a state where we pride ourselves on self-defense, why is it so difficult for women to access that same protection?
@dvis CEO Tracey Lyall speaking out against Judge David Guten's decision and the DA's prosecution of April Wilkens. Why DA Steve Kunzweiler spent over $11,000 and counting of state resources to keep DV victims in prison speaks volumes.
@dvis CEO Tracey Lyall speaking out against Judge David Guten's decision and the DA's prosecution of April Wilkens. Why DA Steve Kunzweiler spent over $11,000 and counting of state resources to keep DV victims in prison speaks volumes.