OAESV applauds the United States Senate on the Feb. 12 passage of VAWA. Rape crisis programs and survivors in Ohio have been watching this legislation closely. Thank you to each of you for advocating for this passage. S. 47 is legislation that strengthens the Violence Against Women Act and is...
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POSTED
February 15
2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
http://endsexualviolence.org/legislation-we-follow/legislation-we-follow/victims-of-crime-act
What you need to KNOW:
The federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) fund has nearly $8 Billion ( yes, that is a “B”)
Congress has a cap...
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POSTED
February 11
2013
Click here for our VAWA Fact Sheet.
An estimated 1 in 5 women and nearly 1 in 71 men has been raped in their lifetime.
In Ohio, more than 743,000 adult women are survivors of rape living in Ohio.
41.2% of women in Ohio reported sexual violence other than rape in their...
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POSTED
October 30
2012
For the proposed legislation, click here.
Legislation Sponsorship and Timeline:
Primary Co-sponsors - Representative Nan Baker and Representative Lynn Slaby
Additional sponsors: Reps. Antonio, Boyd, Derickson, Foley, Gardner, Gonzales, Hagan, C., Letson, Stebelton
Assigned to...
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POSTED
March 23
2012
Dear Colleague, Friend, Family,
I'm asking for your help in obtaining licensure for art therapists in Ohio. Art therapists provide valuable and unique therapeutic art services for a wide range of emotionally and medically ill children and adults. We have a bill in the Senate which, if...
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POSTED
March 18
2012
http://t.co/ZjVo4s0D
March 16, 2012
VAWA Reauthorization
Please (1) call Senator Portman today at 202-224-3353 and ask him to vote "yes" on the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization that may reach the Senate floor for a vote as early as next...
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POSTED
March 16
2012
On February 23, 2012, Representative Nan Baker and Representative Lynn Slaby sent out a co-sponsor request to the Ohio House of Representatives, requesting other Ohio House Representatives co-sponsor the Ohio Rape Crisis Fund.Call your local Representative today, and ask them to support this...
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POSTED
February 23
2012
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), enacted in 1994, recognizes the insidious and pervasive nature of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports comprehensive, effective and cost saving responses to these crimes. VAWA programs, administered by the...
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POSTED
February 2
2012
CARE Act to ensure all survivors have equal access to medical treatment
Senator Turner, Representative Antonio and Representative Garland re-introduced the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act on January 18, 2012. The CARE Act is vital to providing all sexual assault survivors with...
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POSTED
January 18
2012
HOUSE BILL 125On February 24, 2011 Representative Lynn Wachtmann (R-Napoleon) introduced H.B. 125, legislation that would effectively outlaw abortion in Ohio. Before passage in the House, a substitute version of the bill was accepted. Sub. H.B. 125 has been dubbed "The Heartbeat Bill¨ by its...
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January 14
2012
