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The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence says common signs of an illicit massage business could be anything from covered windows and signs, unusual hours, or entering the business through a separate entrance.
"The underlying goal is to remove the anonymity that these businesses benefit from and to bring those business operators into plain sight, so we can hold the correct people accountable," Program Director Meg Chant said. Chant says it's good to see the continued progress against potential illicit massage businesses from state and national investigators. WMUR September 9, 2026 “New Hampshire has a long tradition of leading the nation in passing strong, meaningful laws that support victims, hold offenders accountable, and strengthen public safety,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, director of public affairs at the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. “The legislation signed into law this year will make a meaningful difference in the lives of victims and survivors and help make New Hampshire safer for everyone.”
InDepth August 17, 2026 “These laws will benefit countless victims in the future, and will advance their healing and their search for justice,” said Lyn Schollett, executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
“It takes survivors, legislators, community members, volunteers, board members, and crisis center directors working together to make these changes a reality. No one does this work alone." Concord Monitor August 17, 2026 Lyn Schollett, executive director of the Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said the impact of these laws will outlive all the advocates.
“We are not just helping victims today. These laws will benefit countless victims in the future and will advance their healing and search for justice,” Schollett said. Union Leader August 17, 2026 Executive Director at the NHCADSV Lyn Schollett told News9 that investigations like these rely on reporting abuse.
"It's absolutely critical that reports are made in cases like this," Schollett said. "Child sex abuse usually happens in secrecy and in silence. In fact, offenders count on instilling fear in children to prevent them from reporting," she said. "It's important for everyone to know that you don't need proof to make a report," Schollett added. "If you have a reasonable concern. Let trained professionals investigate a case like this, and crisis centers can help a family navigate that reporting process," she said. "Offenders who are seeking to harm children seek employment and volunteer opportunities like a babysitter, like a nursing assistant, where they have access to children," Schollett said. "So again, another reason for us to be concerned and sadly not surprised by this outcome," she added. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, you can call the coalition's free, confidential help line - available to families 24 hours a day. That number is (866)-644-3574. WMUR July 29, 2026 New Hampshire has taken a step toward strengthening protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while cracking down on sex trafficking after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bipartisan package of bills into law last week.
“Supporting victims of crime has long been a bipartisan priority in New Hampshire,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, director of public affairs at the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. “These new laws build on that strong tradition by removing barriers survivors have faced and making sure our laws better reflect the realities of victimization.” Concord Monitor July 14, 2026 New charges against registered sex offender stir up painful memories for family of previous victim5/26/2026
Advocates said the case underscores concerns about repeat offenders and how information is shared between agencies.
"We need the decision-makers, whether that's a judge in an individual case or a parole board member, to know the full range of violent conduct that the person in front of them has committed in the past," said Lyn Schollett, of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. WMUR May 22, 2026 Lyn Schollett, executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said the review must serve as a starting point.
"[Fuentes] could see what was happening here,” Schollett said. “We need the police and the courts to fully appreciate that this pattern is escalating, and if we don’t document it and intervene, more victims will die." WMUR May 20, 2026 Officer fired for ‘glaring failure’ in basic policing before N.H. domestic violence murder-suicide5/20/2026
Fuentes Huaracha did everything society asks survivors to do in these situations, according to the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. She reported the assault, sought help, and successfully persuaded a judge to issue a protective order. But the system still failed to keep her safe.
Boston Globe May 18, 2026 Berlin police internal review finds ‘glaring failure’ in response before domestic violence homicide5/20/2026
The internal investigation released Friday called the handling of the welfare check on Gleason a “glaring failure,” one of several missteps by the police department that culminated in the murder and suicide on July 6.
Lyn Schollett, executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic, and Sexual Violence, said calls like this must be treated with the highest level of urgency. “A victim’s life should never ever depend on whether one individual officer connects the dots in real time,” she said. “We are all left wondering, what if someone else had known that this phone call was so inadequate? Would Marisol be alive today?” Concord Monitor May 18, 2026 |
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This website is supported by the Victims of Crime Act, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act, as well as other grants to state domestic and sexual violence coalitions. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the above-mentioned funders.
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(603) 224-8893
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