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Why sentencing reform for domestic violence survivors keeps falling short in Oregon
Why sentencing reform for domestic violence survivors keeps falling short in Oregon
Why sentencing reform for domestic violence survivors keeps falling short in Oregon

Published on: 08/01/2026

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Advocates and lawmakers in Oregon have introduced bills to allow judges to reduce a sentence based on how coercion and abuse played a role in the crime these laws in three legislative sessions, but political opposition stopped them from moving forward.

News Source : https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/01/why-sentencing-reform-for-domestic-violence-survivors-keeps-falling-short-in-oregon/

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