Reauthorization of VAWA (S. 1925)The bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization bill (S. 1925) protects all victims of violence – domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This bill is expected for a vote in the Senate as early as today. Tell your Senators to vote to keep all of the critical provisions, including those protections for Tribal women, immigrants, and LGBTQ victims, in the bill.Since its passage in 1994, VAWA has a proven track record of protecting women from domestic violence,...
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Friday, 13 April 2012
Save the Date: No! to Prison Privatization
Posted on 11:20 by Unknown
SAVE THE DATE! Say No! to Prison PrivatizationNational Call-in Day: Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 18, is the National Call-in Day to State Governors to say No to Prison Privatization! A letter was sent recently to 48 U.S. governors announcing the Corrections Corp. of America’s “Investment Initiative” to spend up to $250 million to buy prisons from state, local, and federal governments. The "initiative" requires a minimum commitment of 20 years for the facility, maintaining 90% capacity over the 20-year period. Over 35 national...
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