Sentences with phrase «protect victims of domestic abuse»

Introduce measures to protect victims of domestic abuse from cross-examination by their alleged perpetrators.

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«Protecting New Yorkers from domestic violence — and the housing and job discrimination that victims often face in the wake of such abuse, is a key part to stopping the cycle of violence in our state and our nation.»

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn welcomes the legislation as a means to further protect victims of domestic violence, whether it be physical assault or mental abuse.

In addition to supporting legislation that improves the way we treat and protect domestic animals and wildlife in Massachusetts, we can all give a voice to the victims of animal cruelty if when we see or suspect animal abuse, we report concerns to local authorities.

Whether you've been a victim of domestic abuse and need to secure a protective order, or you have been falsely accused of spousal or child abuse, you want an experienced and dedicated lawyer to protect your rights.

Funding for private family law cases is generally only available where the applicant for legal aid can show that they are a victim of domestic abuse, or where they can show that the aim of the proceedings is to protect a child at risk of abuse from a third party (such applications are in scope because of Paras 12 and 13 of Part 1 Schedule 1 of LASPO; see also Chapter 6 of the Handbook).

The state is dedicated to protecting victims of domestic violence or abuse.

Under the Employment Standards Code, the Manitoba government enacted on March 15, 2016, a job - protected leave from work to allow employee victims of domestic violence time to deal with issues arising from their abuse.

A few comments also expressed concern over the proposed rule's lack of specific safeguards to protect the health information of victims of domestic violence and abuse.

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The more specific concerns expressed about victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse are addressed in a new provision regarding disclosure of protected health information related to domestic violence and abuse (see § 164.512 (c)-RRB-, and in new limitations on disclosures to persons involved in the individual's care (see § 164.510 (b)-RRB-.

Response: We share commenters» concerns about protecting victims of domestic violence from further abuse.

With respect to comments regarding the lack of procedural safeguards for individuals, including those who are victims of domestic violence and abuse, we note that the rule does not provide new authority for covered entities providing health care to individuals who are Armed Forces personnel to use and disclose protected health information.

Some additional concerns expressed about victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse are also addressed in a new section on disclosure of protected health information related to domestic violence and abuse.

In addition, as discussed above, the final rule includes a new § 164.512 (c), which establishes conditions for disclosure of protected health information about victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence.

Comment: Many commenters, including consumer and provider groups, expressed concern that allowing covered entities to disclose protected health information without authorization to law enforcement regarding victims of crime, abuse, and other harm could endanger victims, particularly victims of domestic violence, who could suffer further abuse if their abuser learned that the information had been reported.

Victims of crime other than abuse, neglect, or domestic violence can also be placed in further danger by disclosure of protected health information relating to the crime.

Under the circumstances described below, the final rule allows covered entities to disclose protected health information about an individual whom the covered entity reasonably believes to be a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

Response: We agree with the comments that victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse need special consideration in order to avoid further harm, and we provide for discretion of a covered entity to determine that protected health information not be disclosed pursuant to § 164.510 (b).

We also include a new § 164.512 (c) which recognizes the unique circumstances surrounding disclosure of protected health information about victims of abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.

As discussed above, the final rule includes a new section (§ 164.512 (c)-RRB- establishing strict conditions for disclosure of protected health information about victims of abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.

The victims of violent domestic abuse need reassurance that their property is protected by the law, says Byron James