Sentences with phrase «human victims of domestic violence»

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Whereas, New York State is a leading voice for women's equality and has raised that voice in action through such significant achievements as passage of the historic «Women's Equality Agenda» in 2015 - eight laws that advance women's equality in New York State by helping to achieve pay equity, strengthen human trafficking laws and protections for domestic violence victims, and ending pregnancy discrimination in all workplaces; other measures further safeguard and promote women's interests and help improve their status in settings where they live and work; and

Not anymore,» Cuomo said after unveiling the agenda that included protections for domestic violence victims, greater penalties for human trafficking, and a measure that would make Roe v. Wade part of New York law.

In addition to addressing issues of pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment, the plan includes further protections for domestic violence victims, stronger laws against human trafficking, and, what has become a controversial part of the agenda, the Reproductive Health Act.

If she had, she could have been placed in one of the city's shelters for domestic violence victims, which are managed by the Human Resources Administration.

In addition to starting the Special Victims Bureau, Singas formed a partnership between the DA's office and the Bethpage - based SAFE Center to aid victims of domestic violence and human traffVictims Bureau, Singas formed a partnership between the DA's office and the Bethpage - based SAFE Center to aid victims of domestic violence and human traffvictims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

The Domestic Violence Crisis Center, DVCC, offers legal, children, housing and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in Stamford, Norwalk Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitabilDomestic Violence Crisis Center, DVCC, offers legal, children, housing and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in Stamford, Norwalk Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitabilViolence Crisis Center, DVCC, offers legal, children, housing and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in Stamford, Norwalk Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitabildomestic violence in Stamford, Norwalk Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitabilviolence in Stamford, Norwalk Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a

«Protective orders are crucial for removing both human and animal victims from the cycle of domestic violence, because human victims are often afraid to leave their pets behind,» says Stephen Wells, Executive Director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

With the new amendments in HB 147, Alaska also becomes the 32nd state to allow companion animals to be included in domestic violence protective orders, and permits a court to order that the abuser pay financial support for a pet in the care of the human victim, if that abuser has a legal obligation to care for the pet.

Ahimsa House is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence across Georgia reach safety together.

A 2014 collaboration of our CIA program and Urban Resource Institute's PALS (People and Animals Living Safely) program brought about New York City's first - ever initiative to shelter domestic violence victims with their pets, a critical service when you consider the extreme perils domestic violence creates for both humans and animals.

Ahimsa House is Georgia's only 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the links between animal cruelty and domestic violence, and to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence reach safety together.

Amnesty International International Secretariat research on the human rights impact of legal aid cuts in the UK As part of this research, described below, Amnesty International International Secretariat would like to interview lawyers and others providing front line services (eg those who run advice lines and centres, or drop - in - centres for victims of domestic violence, or children) about their experiences following the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

Meeting the Legal Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: An Introduction for Domestic Violence Attorneys & Advocates (American Bar Association, 2009)

Sally has provided technical assistance, trainings, and facilitation to groups on local, state, and national levels and has co-authored a number of publications including The U Visa: Obtaining Status for Immigrant Victims of Crime (ILRC), The VAWA Manual: Immigration Relief for Abused Immigrants (ILRC), Immigration Benchbook for Juvenile and Family Court Judges (ILRC), and Application of Protection Remedies for Victims of Domestic Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Crime under U.S. Law to Persons Physically Present in the U.S. Territories (Family Violence Prevention Fund).

As a national expert, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides technical assistance, trainings and practice manuals on critical immigration options for vulnerable immigrants including immigrant victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and other crimes.

Social and human service organizations often work with some of the most fragile and at - risk populations, including the elderly, the homeless, low - income families, people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and those fighting drug and alcohol addiction.

Their programs and services focus on individuals affected by domestic violence, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, crime, human trafficking, and stalking, as well as homeless youth and families of homicide victims.

Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Legal Rights of Florida's Victim's of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Repeat Violence and Human Trafficking

The Family Justice Center Alliance, a program of Alliance for HOPE International, focuses on developing and supporting multi-agency collaboratives and multi-disciplinary models where victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of violence can come ONE PLACE.

One call connects you with an advocate trained in supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking who can help you find a shelter and the services you need in your area.