Lavinia B. Masters is a victim advocate and a survivor who inspires hope wherever she goes through HOPE S.A.V.E.S. Ministries. The Lavinia Masters Act of 2019 (Texas) aims to prevent a backlog of rape kits, prohibit the premature destruction of kits, and lengthen the statutes of limitations for certain crimes. This year, Ms. Masters received the Special Courage Award. Visit the OVC Gallery at [ Ссылка ] for more information about Ms. Masters and other 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards recipients.
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