Action Alert

MA: Sexual Assault Services Slashed

November 16, 2009

Earlier this month Governor Deval Patrick cut $1 million (one third of the budget) from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. This cut will mean the near elimination of a crucial system of coordinated care for survivors of sexual violence.   Take Action Now!

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Urgency Legislation to Restore Funding to CA Domestic Violence Programs

URGENT ACTION ALERT!! On July 28, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed all state funding for California Domestic Violence programs. Senator Leland Yee has written two bills to restore this life-saving funding, but they need the support of the Speaker of the Assembly, Karen Bass, before they can move forward for a vote.   More

Action Alert

CA Governor Eliminates State Funding to Domestic Violence Programs

URGENT ACTION ALERT!! On July 28, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed all state funding for California Domestic Violence programs. Senator Leland Yee has written two bills to restore this life-saving funding, but they need the support of the Speaker of the Assembly, Karen Bass, before they can move forward for a vote. ACT NOW to send Speaker Bass a free, pre-written message urging her to support these bills.  More