Sentences with phrase «victims of domestic violence by»

Has sought to protect victims of domestic violence by strengthening orders of protection.

An expert report produced as evidence in proceedings in the United Kingdom for the benefit of a court or tribunal confirming that a person with whom B is or was in a family relationship, was assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence by B.

a statement to the effect that, in their reasonable professional judgment, a person with whom B is or has been in a family relationship is, or is at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence by B;

A letter from a public authority confirming that a person with whom B is or was in a family relationship, was assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence by B (or a copy of that assessment).

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Per New York law, (NY Insurance Law § 2612; 11 NYCRR 244), a victim of domestic violence, the legal representative of the victim, or, if the victim is a child, the child's parent or guardian, may request to receive policy information or claims - related information by providing an alternative address, telephone number, or other method of contact.

Per Illinois law, (IL Rule 2028.5 +; 215 ILCS 5 / 355b), a victim of domestic violence, the legal representative of the victim, or, if the victim is a child, the child's parent or guardian, may request to receive policy information or claims - related information by providing an alternative address, telephone number, or other method of contact.

Oregon Live reports that the state has banned gun ownership by anyone convicted of domestic violence since 2015, but the law did not apply to abusers who were not married to, had no children with, or did not live with their victims.

VICTORIA — A report showing an increase in domestic violence deaths and calling on the Clark government to do a better job of helping victims was released by the BC Coroners Service on Wednesday, proving that Premier Christy Clark's declaration of...

For instance, the congregation might pray for anonymous victims of domestic violence, for those trying to make difficult decisions in their life, for family members who are disagreeing with one another, and for those members of the congregation touched by the hurt or despair of others.

Statistics show gun owners are the victims of more gun deaths — accidents, unsecured guns being accessed by chlldren, domestic violence situations and you are NOT safer with one in your home.

She also recently launched the Tamron ❤ Renate Fund with Safe Horizon in honor of her sister to help victims and families affected by domestic violence.

Also at 11 a.m., Assemblywoman Monica Wallace and Mary Travers Murphy, executive director of the Family Justice Center, discuss bills passed by the state Assembly to empower domestic violence victims to leave their abuser, Family Justice Center, Main Court Building, 438 Main St., Suite 201, Buffalo.

«Councils do not accept that being a victim of domestic violence is, by itself, to be vulnerable and will often refuse to accept a duty to house,» he adds.

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

We partner with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to place one domestic violence victim advocate and one crime victim advocate in every precinct in New York City by the end of 2018.

New York City employers would need to grant paid time off to workers who claim to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or other «family offense matters,» according to legislation passed by the NYC Council.

«Because a woman who's been a victim of domestic violence shouldn't have to be in a household or threatened by a person who has a gun.»

«Ms. Booker hopes that, by standing up for her rights, she has encouraged other women who are victims of domestic violence to let go of their fear and do the same.

GOP Sen. Michael Nozzolio and Democratic Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther were joined by families of victims of domestic violence to push for a bill that would create a statewide registry of anyone convicted of a violent felony.

Grisanti is one of a handful of Republicans in hotly contested districts targeted by a mailer paid for by NYSUT's political arm that features a graphic image of a domestic violence victim.

Flanagan spokesman Scott Reif made a distinction between positions held by the Senate GOP and Trump's national candidacy, saying the Senate passed women's equality legislation that «ensures equal pay for equal work, protects the victims of domestic violence and creates zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace.»

New York City employers would need to grant paid time off to workers who claim to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or other «family offense matters,» according to legislation passed Tuesday by the City Council.

A New York Times article revealed alleged interference by Mr. Paterson, a Democrat like the mayor, in a domestic violence case against one of his top aides — with the paper reporting Mr. Paterson had called the victim the night before she failed to appear in court.

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.

On September 26, 2015 as part of the 6th Annual Break the Cycle Bike - A-Thon and walk, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined at Isle View Park in Tonawanda by members of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, Chairman of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee Alan J. Bozer, members of the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, WNY domestic violence agencies and community partners, victims of domestic violence and their families, and community members committed to ending domestic violence to cut the ribbon and officially open Erie County's new Tribute Garden honoring domestic violence victims and survivors.

The Domestic Violence Bureau is a special unit within the District Attorney's Office that is staffed by specially trained Attorneys, professional Social Workers and advocates to provide comprehensive assistance to victims of domestic crimes while their case is in Buffalo City Court, or one of the local Town / VillageDomestic Violence Bureau is a special unit within the District Attorney's Office that is staffed by specially trained Attorneys, professional Social Workers and advocates to provide comprehensive assistance to victims of domestic crimes while their case is in Buffalo City Court, or one of the local Town / Villagedomestic crimes while their case is in Buffalo City Court, or one of the local Town / Village courts.

Besides, Governor Ambode, urged the Nigeria Police Force to strive to be more professional and ensure proper investigation of reported cases by grooming specialist officers, since they were mostly the first point of call for victims of sexual and domestic violence.

«We write today asking you to move quickly on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by bringing a bill inclusive of protections for all victims of domestic violence, similar to that which has already passed the Senate, to the House floor for a vote during these final weeks of the 112th Congress,» the lettViolence Against Women Act (VAWA) by bringing a bill inclusive of protections for all victims of domestic violence, similar to that which has already passed the Senate, to the House floor for a vote during these final weeks of the 112th Congress,» the lettviolence, similar to that which has already passed the Senate, to the House floor for a vote during these final weeks of the 112th Congress,» the letter said.

An estimated 25 percent of women will be victims of severe domestic violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes.

Kidman, who plays a victim of domestic violence in Big Little Lies, said she hoped the show would continue to shed light on the challenges faced by women both at home and in the workplace.

Essentially, the case is made that Tonya Harding is a victim of circumstance whether it be the domestic violence and verbal abuse inflicted upon by her mother and ex-husband or the mandate by the International Skating Union to undermine her competitively because of coming from a poor family.

Another well reviewed book is Kabul in Winter (2007) by relief worker Ann Jones who reports that an estimated 95 percent of women in Kabul are victims of domestic violence.

A great many memoirs written by victims of domestic violence are published every year.

The program seeks to end the cycle of domestic violence by providing temporary shelter for the pets of abuse victims.

Because the hungry pets of the homeless are being joined more and more by the hungry pets of people who simply are having trouble making ends meet... middle - class folks pummeled by the economy, white - collar workers recently laid off; the unemployed, the underemployed, single parents, heroic victims of domestic violence, proud war veterans, the disabled, fixed income seniors and more.

The Dumb Friends League Pet Assist program provides a safe place for pets owned by victims of domestic violence for temporary housing during a crisis.

To protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by acts of violence or threats of violence against their pets.

This bill will help protect victims of domestic violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by acts of violence or threats of violence against their pets by establishing a federal grant program to help ensure that domestic violence survivors have access to safe shelters for their pets.

This includes allowing pets in the same temporary homes as victims, an accommodation offered by only three percent of domestic violence shelters.

On Jan. 21, Tom Flanagan, Investigative Specialist for the Animal Rescue League of Boston and co-author of the book Silent Victims, Recognizing and Stopping Abuse of the Family Pet, was invited to testify on the link between domestic abuse and violence towards pets at a speaker's forum arranged by Massachusetts State Rep. Katherine Clark of Melrose.

By providing a dedicated service for domestic violence victims to escape abuse with their pets, The Safe Haven Network offers the safety options, support and the peace of mind that your pet is free from abuse as well.

The law now allows a judge to grant the petitioner of a protective order exclusive care, custody, or control of any animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the victim, the abuser, or a minor child in the household; the law also allows a judge to order the abuser to stay away from the pet in both temporary and final domestic violence protective orders.

They're in — on 1 July 2007, the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, ss 1 and 4 (but not s 12) by courtesy of commencement order 9 that is SI 2007/1845 (see NLJ, 29 June 2007, p 934).

When unrepresented, the victims of domestic violence may continue to be victimized by the aggressor by having to communicate directly with that person, often when they are at their weakest.

2017 election, but included within the June Queen's speech was a promise of a Courts Bill, which will «end direct cross examination of domestic violence victims by their alleged perpetrators in the family courts».

Second, Parliament considered it important to take responsibility for enforcement of a non-molestation order away from the victim of domestic violence, thereby removing the pressure that often can be brought to bear upon a domestic violence victim by a perpetrator to persuade her not to take enforcement proceedings.

Some, however — like discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, or status as victim of domestic violence — are only protected by state law in Oregon.

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The bill, introduced by the province's Minister of Labour, Employment and Population Growth, Gilles LePage, would, among other things, amend the Employment Standards Act to include leave provisions for victims of domestic, intimate and sexual violence.

In the wake of the recent tragedy in Middletown, Connecticut, involving the murder of a baby by his father, business litigation partner Edward J. Heath co-authored with Jamey Bell, executive director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA), the article «A Call to Action: Connecticut Lawyers Partner with Legal Aid and Area Shelters to Help Victims of Domestic Violence.»