Survivor-turned-advocate brings fight for sexual assault survivors to Washington
Kayleigh Kozak, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of 'Kayleigh's Law', a bill that would establish permanent no-contact protections for victims of federal sex crimes and violent felonies. The proposed legislation aims to address the shortcomings of current law, which often ties non-contact orders to the length of supervised release.
Kayleigh Kozak, a survivor-turned-advocate, testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of 'Kayleigh's Law', a proposal that would prohibit all forms of contact between victims and individuals convicted of federal sex crimes or violent felonies. Kozak was sexually abused as a child by a trusted teacher and soccer coach, and her experience with the justice system led her to advocate for the bill. Under current law, non-contact orders are typically tied to the length of supervised release, which can last just a few years. Kozak's Law aims to establish permanent no-contact protections in qualifying federal cases. The bill has been enacted at the state level in Arizona and Wisconsin, and similar legislation is being considered in other states. Supporters say the measure reflects a broader push to strengthen victims' rights within the criminal justice system.
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