by pskadmin | Jan 28, 2016 | News
For the adult victims of commercial sexual exploitation who face criminal charges for prostitution in D.C., a court-based diversion program would be very beneficial in ensuring they receive the justice and resources they need and deserve. Diversion programs, which...
by pskadmin | Nov 20, 2015 | News
On the 18th of November, the DC Council passed the first reading of the Sex Trafficking of Minors Prevention Amendment Act. The core of this act is a safe harbor law, which will address the inconsistent and inhuman treatment of children and raise awareness about...
by pskadmin | Nov 4, 2015 | News
While crime rates in Washington, DC have dropped to their lowest levels in over 20 years, crime continues to be a significant concern for most residents. As a result, the District has witnessed the growth of providers who offer a broad range of services for crime...
by pskadmin | Nov 1, 2015 | News
One of the key components of my legal training was the importance of defining terms. Please consider the term “victim” for a moment. How would you define this term? The dictionary would define a victim as someone who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or...
by pskadmin | Oct 10, 2015 | News
On the October 8, 2014, former DC Cop Linwood Barnhill was sentenced to seven years behind bars and ten years of supervised release for two counts of pandering a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. He will also be required to register as a sex...
by pskadmin | Oct 2, 2015 | News
On October 9th, all interested citizens will have the opportunity to witness the sentencing of Linwood Barnhill, the 48 year-old former D.C. police officer who forced underage teenagers to sell sex out of his Southeast Washington, D.C., apartment. Barnhill’s case is...
