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A bill discussed in an N.H. Senate committee on Tuesday would increase the penalty for anyone who secretly photographs an unclothed minor.
Pamela Keilig, public policy specialist with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, spoke in favor of the bill. “We know that violations of privacy are not just about peeping into a window – it’s recognizing that these crimes can have lasting impacts on the emotional and physical well-being of a victim, especially as children,” she said. “Privacy violations are not victimless crimes and offenders who commit these acts have often impacted countless victims, families, and communities. These crimes do not just violate a child’s privacy, but their sense of safety and security within their own home and beyond.” March 19, 2024 Keene Sentinel Amanda Grady Sexton, public affairs director for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said she too had never before seen a police news release withhold a defendant’s name to protect a victim.
“There may be circumstances where this is appropriate,” she said, suggesting some circumstances may warrant refraining from sending a news release at all. “However,” she added, “there should be specific policies in place that drive this decision making.” Sexton said, "publicly identifying crime victims, even indirectly, can inflict further suffering, so it’s 'critical' for police to protect victims’ identities and communicate with consistency." March 5, 2024 Boston Globe |
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(603) 224-8893
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