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Change Domestic Abuse Laws

Change Domestic Abuse Laws

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 7 months ago
I am writing this because of a recent incedent that has shattered many lives. It really hit home with me because I was involved in a similiar situation 5 years ago and I think laws should be changed. A young woman was killed along with her stepfather after her abusive estranged boyfriend (and father of her child) got released from jail on bail for a second time. I have seen this to many times! I also had a boyfriend who was released on bail twice after becoming violent with me. There was a lot I couldn't understand, like how he was sending me letters and calling me from jail when I had an order for protection against him. I am trying to get the law changed so that individuals involved in situations like this are not granted bail. I know that in prison, people with crimes against people are treated differently because they are a threat to the community. For instance someone with a drug charge is eligible for "boot camp", and a person with a violent crime is not. please sign this if it is something you believe in and help stop the fear these women live in.

Updates

February 11, 2010

I am currently organizing the personal testimonies provided here into a formal report to present to the legislative review committee. My focus is on documenting the specific bail failures that allow violent offenders to maintain contact with survivors after an order for protection is in place.

February 11, 2010

The growth of this petition reached a point that forces the judicial committee to acknowledge our request for a review of bail protocols. I am currently finalizing a formal briefing packet to submit to the office of the district attorney later this week. We are moving quickly to translate this public interest into a legislative hearing.

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Jessica Rhodes
16 years ago Featured

so tired of hearing these stories. it happens way too often. why does he get bail after being violent? makes no sense at all.

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Mike Bailey
16 years ago Featured

totaly agree. keep these people behind bars so they cant hurt anyone else. enough is enough.

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Sarah Verma
16 years ago Featured

its crazy how the system works. how is he allowed to call her from jail when there is a protection order?? this needs to stop before more people get hurt.

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