Jodi’s Law in action!

Jodi’s Law has been used multiple times in Kansas since its’ implementation on July 1, 2008.

http://news.kfdi.com/News/Story/tabid/5154/story/26540/Default.aspx

This is just another example of the need to increase anti-stalking laws in other states.

Thurber will have a competency hearing.

Thurber competency hearing
  ONLINE EXTRA – The defense in the Justin Thurber capital murder case believes Thurber is incompetent to stand trial at this time based on an investigation including consultation with a mental health professional, according to a court document that was released to the press today. The competency hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Cowley County Courthouse.

For more information visit www.arkcity.net

Jodi’s Law Passes the House and Senate

Jodi’s Law passed the House and Senate in Kansas today. This is a great step for Kansas; however, it does nothing to protect those in other states. There is still a lot of work to do! One state down 49 to go!

Find more information at: http://www.kansas.com/news/legislature/story/391205.html

Help Spread the Word onthe Need for Changes in the Current Laws

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Women say Thurber was stalker

“WINFIELD – A decade before being accused of raping and killing Jodi Sanderholm, Justin Thurber, then 13, told a friend he spied on the girl and her sister through a window as they got dressed.
That friend, Jason Swartzell, 25, recounted the claim Wednesday before a judge considering whether such testimony is allowable in Thurber’s capital murder trial set for June.
Such testimony, which involves prior bad acts, can only be admitted if it follows stringent legal requirements, including its value to advancing a case.
Cowley County District Judge Jim Pringle did not issue a ruling Wednesday.
Prosecutors also called 10 women who told Pringle that Thurber had stalked, abducted and harassed girls…”

http://www.kansas.com/213/story/297413.html

Kansas Stalking Law Changes

http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/9674

Stalking about power and control ‘They’re hunting human beings’

Stalking about power and control ‘They’re hunting human beings’
01/18/2008, 10:59 pm Comment on this story
TAMMIE SLOUP, tammies@mywebtimes.com, 815-431-4048

Your friends may laugh at you. An authority figure may tell you you’re overreacting. Some may even tell you to feel flattered.
But being stalked isn’t funny. It’s not only creepy, it’s dangerous and can lead to physically harming altercations.
About 83 percent of those who are stalked do not report the incidents, said Natalie R. Alexander, prevention director of A Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service, Thursday during a presentation centering on intimate partner stalking at Illinois Valley Community College.

http://mywebtimes.com/ottnews/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=351929

Kansas Stalking Law on Course

The proposed changes to the Kansas stalking law is on track to pass this legislative session.

http://www.arkcity.net/stories/122907/com_0003.shtml

Writing Your Law Maker

There are many sites that offer the contact information to your individual lawmaker.

The National Education Association offers a brief article discussing writing an effective letter.
http://www.nea.org/lac/writing.html

State Legislator Contact Information -
Do an Internet search for your state’s information

US Senate Contact Link
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

US House of Representatives Contact Link
http://www.house.gov/writerep/

Proposed Kansas Stalking Law Link

http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-billSubj/filenameSearch.do?filename=/2008/2473.html