Klein Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Passes Senate

Here is additional common sense legislation by Senator Kllein aimed at protecting domestic violence victims.

Gregory

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Important legislation by Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), that would protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers passed unanimously today in the State Senate.

The measure, (S.1031B), requires insurance companies to give domestic violence victims the option of registering an alternative address, phone number, or any other contact information needed to receive bills and claims. In many cases, when a victim seeks medical attention, their insurance policy is under their abuser’s name.

“Divulging details of a domestic violence victim’s whereabouts and sending it straight to their abuser’s mailbox is an unacceptable and avoidable recipe for tragedy,” Senator Klein said. “My legislation closes this dangerous loophole and helps these victims escape the cycle of abuse.”

Senator Klein’s bill would prevent claims and bills from being mailed to an abuser's address and instead be mailed directly to the victim. The bill would allow victims to provide an address where they feel safe such as a family member or friend’s home, a post office box or shelter.

The bill is pending in the Assembly.

The L.O.V.E. Walk Against Domestic Violence Scheduled for October 15th, 2011

There is a walkathon tomorrow in support of domestic abuse victims. Please do see the press release sent by our very own Rhina Valentine, AKA “Rhina del Barrio”. For more information on my favorite talk show host, here is her web site: http://www.lareinadelbarrio.org/ Good luck to everyone involved tomorrow.

Gregory

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Acclaimed Actress
April Hernandez-Castillo
Partners with
Rhina Valentin
to Announce the Launch of

'THE L.O.V.E. WALK'

"Because All It Takes Is The First Step"
Walking To End Domestic Violence

A 5k Walkathon
On Sat. October 15, 2011

The L.O.V.E. Walk derived from April and Rhina's dedication to raising awareness about Domestic Violence. They hope, that by going public about their own personal experiences, it will encourage others to reach out for help.There are many people who suffer from Domestic Violence and do not have the courage to 'speak up'. April and Rhina are helping to give them a voice--One that is strong and clear.

The L.O.V.E (Love Overcomes Violence Eternally) Walk on Saturday October 15th @ 8:45 am at the Bronx Park East baseball field located at Bronx Park E & Lydig Avenue, Bronx, New York.The walk was created for October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness month. What to bring: Please wear PURPLE as it represents the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. This is a free event but we ask for your support by donating a pair of FAIRLY NEW or GENTLY USED sneakers in all sizes. All donations go to the Sneaker 2 Succeed Campaign in partnership with Remo Production, Inc., Art of Stepping Foundation and Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation. The L.O.V.E. Walk was founded by April Hernandez-Castillo (Freedom Writers / Dexter) and co-created by Rhina Valentin - La Reina Del Barrio Productions , supported by the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, Remo Production, Inc and Center Against Domestic Violence.If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence please call
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)