The technology associated with the law is geared toward prevention and giving victims a heads-up if their attacker is near. The suspect would wear a GPS device, and the victim would be alerted instantly, by their cell phone for example, if the suspect is within a certain distance....
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July 12, 2008
After 20 years’ fight, expanded domestic violence law in NY state
Twenty years ago, Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein of Brooklyn introduced legislation that would expand protections for victims of domestic and intimate partner violence in New York state. After reintroducing similar legislation every year since, the Fair Access bill has finally passed in the state legislature and will soon be signed into law by Governor David Paterson...Feministe » After 20 years’ fight, expanded domestic violence law in NY state
July 11, 2008
Remembering Jana Mackey
July 10, 2008
Jana Mackey, Kansas NOW activist, was found dead in the home of her ex-boyfriend in Lawrence, Kan. on July 3. She was a former Kansas NOW lobbyist and co-president of the Lawrence chapter of KS NOW. She was attending KU Law school, and was working as a volunteer advocate at the GaDuGi Safe House helping victims of sexual assault. It appears she was the ultimate victim of a sad and senseless crime. "She was a remarkable young woman and a devoted advocate of women's rights. She will be greatly missed," said Gina Austin-Fresh, National NOW Board member.
"Jana was a daily inspiration. She worked so hard to ensure the women of Kansas would know a better future. We have truly lost a champion. The world is truly dimmer without her." said Marla Patrick the State Coordinator of KS NOW.
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Any NOW member who would like to reach out to Jana Mackey's family can write to:
Email: coordinator@ksnow.org
Postal:
Christi Brungardt family
c/o KS NOW
Box 286
Lindsborg, KS 67456
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