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Sheri Kurdakul

Apr 13
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: KS

By Kansas, Policy
KANSAS is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. Illegal recordings are a misdemeanor and can also result in civil damages. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know…
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Apr 13
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: IA

By Iowa, Policy
IOWA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. Illegal recordings are a felony and can also result in civil damages. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you,…
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Apr 13
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: IN

By Indiana, Policy
INDIANA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. Illegal recording, a recording with criminal or tortious intent is a felony and can result in civil damages. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.…
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Apr 09
What's After COVID-19

What Happens After COVID-19?

By Blog
I am a planner. Having been subjected to domestic abuse and having to put a safety plan in place (more than once), I am one that is always looking into the future, playing through as many potential scenarios as possible, planning for worst-case scenarios, then living for the best. With so many news outlets now talking about the rise in…
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Mar 29
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: IL

By Illinois, Policy
ILLINOIS is considered an All-Party Consent State, in that all people involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the problem is…
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Mar 29
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: ID

By Idaho, Policy
IDAHO is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. An illegal recording is a felony and can result in fines and/or imprisonment and civil damages. With that said, federal and state laws can differ, so it is always best to seek legal counsel* and follow the strictest applicable laws.…
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Mar 29
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: HI

By Hawaii, Policy
HAWAII is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. An illegal recording can result in actual and punitive damages in civil court. With that said, federal and state laws can differ, so it is always best to seek legal counsel* and follow the strictest applicable laws. BUT... There are…
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Mar 29
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: GA

By Georgia, Policy
GEORGIA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must consent. An illegal recording is a felony. With that said, federal and state laws can differ, so it is always best to seek legal counsel* and follow the strictest applicable laws. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether…
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Mar 27
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: DE

By Delaware, Policy
DELAWARE is considered an All-Party Consent State, in that all people involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the problem is…
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Mar 27
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: CT

By Connecticut, Policy
CONNECTICUT is considered both a One-Party and an All-Party Consent State, in that, at least one person or all persons (depending on the presiding law) involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We…
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