A blog and thought leadership series by Ruth A. Cresenzo, J.D.

Ruth's Truths

Ruth's Truths is where the real conversations happen — about the systems, the gaps, the patterns, and the people caught between them. This series explores the intersection of military and civilian justice, victims' rights, institutional accountability, and what it actually takes to close the gaps that leave survivors without support.

Written by C.H.A.N.C.E. Executive Director Ruth A. Cresenzo, J.D., Ruth's Truths draws on more than 24 years inside the military justice system and a career spent navigating the spaces where institutions fail the people they are supposed to protect.

New posts are shared here and cross-posted to LinkedIn. Follow Ruth's Truths for insights on:

• Military-connected victim advocacy and system gaps
• Cross-system legal issues (jurisdiction, protective orders, custody)
• Preventing preventable system failures
• Retaliation dynamics and institutional accountability
• Building professional competency in victim representation
• The real-world intersection of military and civilian justice