Our Director of Prevention and Communication shared her perspective on WNIJ this morning (LINK).
She shares about the importance of voting, but also the importance of what we do AFTER we cast our ballots. How do we hold our elected leaders accountable? How do we ensure our representatives, from governors and Congress representatives to city councils and county board members, keep their promises and work for the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities? Our vote is just the first step.
We have to stay active and we have to stay vigilant. Laws that hurt survivors of violence often pass in the background of our political landscape. Laws that protect survivors are on the verge of lapsing or being rolled back. Laws that create a safer society for all of us, laws that promote prevention education and encourage accountability need strong advocates.
Stay aware. Stay involved. Call your representatives and share your opinion. Make your voice heard! Follow Safe Passage on Facebook and we’ll do our best to keep you on the forefront of the battle to keep our community safe.
Issues we’re following:
-Delays in testing rape kits
-VAWA reauthorization
-Title IX rollback
