Just in time for National MS Awareness
Week, March 13-17, VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society have teamed up to recruit volunteers to join the fight against MS. The Society is committed to providing volunteer
opportunities that fill the volunteer's need for a meaningful and rewarding
experience, and the organizations requirement for dedicated people to get
needed work done.

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Today's ruling affirms that any communication
between a victim of domestic violence and a victim advocate from a community
based advocacy is absolute and cannot be reviewed by outside parties without
the victim's specific consent.

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The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the
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"This is a significant ruling that protects the safety of victims of
domestic violence who seek services from domestic violence programs across
Colorado .
"Just today I got an email from a group of 40 co-workers looking to make a
difference in their community and who want to volunteer at our chapter's MS
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about current research that may one day reveal a cure.

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Confidentiality is at the foundation of victim advocacy and we are
thrilled that the Colorado Supreme Court has recognized it is critical to
providing safety to victims," said Trish Thibodo, executive director of the
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The court noted the legislative intent of the statute and the cycle of
abuse that women face while in an abusive relationship and the obstacles they
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Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence Praises Colorado Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Victim Safety

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The defendant
challenged the confidentiality statute when it was discovered that the victim
in the case had contact with the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse, a non-profit
community based domestic violence advocacy organization in Salida, Colorado."

About MS Awareness Week

To put a face on MS and educate the public about a disease whose hallmark
is unpredictability and whose symptoms range from numbness and tingling to
complete paralysis, the National MS Society has designated March 13-17,
2006 MS Awareness Week.faceofms.

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"VolunteerMatch works, and it works well!" said Kristen LeForce, community
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The defendant subpoenaed the organization for all records relating the
communication.

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy
can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many
people with multiple sclerosis .

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Through its 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society now lists
more than 200 volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch, and already
reports an increase in volunteer signups and activity .

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The trial court sided with the defendant and the Alliance
filed an appeal to the Supreme Court .

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VolunteerMatch is recognized for leveraging the Internet to make it easier
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of community needs.

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The ruling was in response to a challenge from a Chafee County defendant
charged with domestic violence crimes in November 2003.

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Both VolunteerMatch and the National MS Society share a commitment to
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Society supports more MS research , offers more services for people with MS,
provides more professional education programs, and furthers more MS
advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.

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Court Rules That Victim Advocate Confidentiality Is Absolute

DENVER, The Colorado Supreme Court ruled today
that the state statute governing confidentiality and communications between a
victim of domestic violence and their advocate cannot be reviewed by a
defendant unless the victim gives specific permission to do so.

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-- is a 25-year old statewide, grassroots, nonprofit organization providing
resources , education, and training, and serving as a voice to more than
80 members and 60 programs serving some 40,000 battered women and children in
Colorado each year. This 'match' fills a vital need and is welcome support.

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This ruling also covers communications between
victims of sexual assault and their advocate.

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