Scott Turner:
"...As is usually the case, both sides have some valid points. However, whatever merit either party's position may have will be lost in the partisan rhetoric of an election year. Regardless of your position on these amendments or your political affiliation, the fact remains that failure of Congress to renew this legislation in some form could endanger victims and extinguish many of the gains that have been made in the past 18 years.
It is fitting that such an important victims' issue was heard during National Crime Victims' Week. I urge you to contact your representative in Washington and tell them to pass the Violence Against Women Act, whether it be in the original form or with amendments. The only way the vision of victims' rights can be extended to everybody is if they can set aside politics and do what must be done.
Scott Turner is an assistant district attorney and candidate for district attorney in the Fifth Judicial District, which includes Summit County."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Showing posts with label Chief Deputy DA Scott Turner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chief Deputy DA Scott Turner. Show all posts
May 17, 2012
April 11, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Summit Daily News "Scott Turner: Talking about sexual assault"
Scott Turner:
"April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. First observed in 2001, the purpose is to promote awareness of sexual assault and campaign for its prevention. This year's theme is “It's time ... to talk about it.” And while it's something we don't want to think about actually occurring in our community, it is something we do need to face — and talk about. There are many myths which exist regarding sexual assault. I would like to talk about a few of those myths and the actual facts...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. First observed in 2001, the purpose is to promote awareness of sexual assault and campaign for its prevention. This year's theme is “It's time ... to talk about it.” And while it's something we don't want to think about actually occurring in our community, it is something we do need to face — and talk about. There are many myths which exist regarding sexual assault. I would like to talk about a few of those myths and the actual facts...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
December 8, 2011
SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Scott W. Turner: A critical look at domestic violence"
There is now a D.A. race in the 5th Judicial District.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Scott Turner steps up against Clear Creek County attorney Bruce Brown.
(Read the op-ed piece from Turner? Click title. Comment to discuss)
Chief Deputy District Attorney Scott Turner steps up against Clear Creek County attorney Bruce Brown.
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