Next Meeting: February 20, 2012
Come early (11:30) with your lunch. We always have snacks and drinks for you.
We will be discussing some upcoming events (Denim Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities,
a possible upcoming visit by Senator Hernandez, and so much more).
We will also be working on Crossroads baskets and other activities for our shelters. Hope to see you there.
Sin By Silence Bill now in motion!
On January 10th, the Sin by Silence Bill (AB593) passed the California Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote of YES! We now move on to the Assembly and Senate to vote on this new legislation that gives the remaining convicted survivors a chance at freedom.
As you saw in the film, there are many Convicted Women Against Abuse cases that have been overlooked due to the lack of laws in place during their original trials. Like in Glenda Crosley's case, the judge did not have an understanding of what evidence was admissible. The Sin By Silence Bill addresses this injustice by allowing those whose expert testimony was limited at their trial to submit a writ and go back before a judge.
We need your help now more than ever to show California legislators that there is public support to help incarcerated battered women.
Follow the steps below to join in the impact!
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Click here <http://sinbysilence.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3816a90051985161af11b5c3b&id=394e7f3e6e&e=82a51eda6c>
to watch the video of the action surrounding the Sin By Silence Bill from our legislative hearing with testimony from Brenda Clubine, the filmmakers and
advocates.
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For more information and background on DVAC check out the Links page.
Members toasting DVAC’s success at the June meeting.