By: Brett Tolman

Kayleigh Kozak was 12 when she was molested by her teacher. Although the harm done to her as a child can never be undone, her story has become a catalyst for a broader conversation about how the justice system protects victims after an offender has been convicted and sentenced.

Kayleigh’s experience highlights a painful gap that many victims and their families face in the wake of violent crime. After sentencing, victims often have limited transparency or notification when an offender becomes eligible for release or parole, and few safeguards to ensure they are not re-traumatized.

Kayleigh’s Law in Arizona was a response to that gap, grounded in a simple idea: A victim’s pain and trauma do not end at sentencing. True justice includes their ongoing protection, dignity and ability to rebuild their lives in peace.

[[…Read more at: The Washington Times…]]