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Tough questions for CPS deserve real answersThe deaths of three Tucson children who police said were killed by their parents have reignited a debate in the Arizona Legislature over government's role in protecting children.Permalink [Filed under: Child Care, Crime, Domestic Violence, Families]The focus inevitably turns to the performance of Child Protective Services, the state agency charged with doing what its name plainly states: protecting Arizona's children. We all want to know what CPS workers did to protect these children, what they didn't do and why. We want to know if the authorities, who were aware of these children, missed opportunities to save 5-year-old Brandon Williams, 4-year-old Ariana Payne and her 5-year-old brother, Tyler.
Posted by Editor at 01:46 PM
American Indian women face higher rates of rape, sexual assaultWASHINGTON - American Indian women are more than twice as likely to be raped as other U.S. women, and the suspects often go free because of confusing police jurisdictions and a lack of nurses, Amnesty International reports.Permalink [Filed under: Crime, Domestic Violence, Native Americans, Sex Offenders]The human rights group said Tuesday that at least one in three Indian women will be raped or sexually assaulted, compared with fewer than one in five U.S. women overall.
Confusion about whether state, federal or tribal police should respond means victims might not see a police officer or a nurse for hours or days, if at all. Even if a rape victim is taken to an Indian Health Service clinic, almost half lack staff trained to provide emergency services to victims of sexual violence, researchers said.
Posted by Editor at 05:31 PM
Governor dedicates victim safe houseKINGMAN - A safe haven for victims of rape, domestic violence and child abuse was formally dedicated Thursday by the state's top elected official.Permalink [Filed under: Crime, Domestic Violence, Governor]The grand opening of Sarah's House was feted by dignitaries from throughout Mohave County and Gov. Janet Napolitano.
“It's important to provide a safe spot for victims,” Napolitano said. “We have increased money for shelter beds and the goal is, within the next three years, no woman or child in need is ever turned away for lack of a bed.”
Posted by Editor at 02:19 AM
Protect victims of domestic violenceDomestic violence most often involves an out-of-control male stalking, hurting or killing his wife or former partner. It is not an issue to be taken lightly.Permalink [Filed under: Crime, Domestic Violence, Legislature, Opinion]Fortunately, most members of the Arizona Legislature understand that. The House on Monday voted 44-11 in favor of a bill that allows a victim of domestic violence to terminate a rental lease and move out of an apartment without any penalties from the landlord.
Posted by Editor at 02:29 AM
Lawmakers: Victims of domestic violence may get out of leasePHOENIX - State lawmakers agreed Monday to let some domestic violence victims out of their leases despite one lawmaker's objection that the measure is unfair to landlords.Permalink [Filed under: Business, Crime, Domestic Violence, Economy, Legislature]The legislation approved by the House, 44-11, says the tenant, with written notice, can vacate the premises if the tenant has been the victim of violence at the home or apartment in the last 30 days.
Posted by Editor at 06:26 AM
Bill that lets abuse victims break leases advances in HouseVictims of domestic violence could soon break their leases early without having to pay penalties imposed by landlords.Permalink [Filed under: Crime, Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement, Legislature]House lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to a measure supporters say is necessary to protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers.
Posted by Editor at 07:41 AM
Domestic-violence court grant lacks funds for defenseThe future of Pima County's ballyhooed new Domestic Violence Court could be in jeopardy just days before its opening session because the grant that funds it doesn't include money for defense attorneys.Permalink [Filed under: Domestic Violence, Judiciary]Pima County Public Defender Robert Hooker wants the county to return the $351,000 grant to the Governor's Office or give his office almost double that amount — $688,000 — to represent domestic- violence suspects.
Posted by Editor at 06:19 AM
Save lives, not leasesImagine that a woman flees domestic violence with her children, rents an apartment, gets a job and begins a new life. She thinks she's safe. He'll never find her.Permalink [Filed under: Business, Crime, Domestic Violence, Legislature, Opinion]One day, on the way home from work, she gets the kids at day care, stops at the grocery store and arrives home to find the man who beat her to unconsciousness waiting at her door.
Posted by Editor at 06:16 AM
Domestic-violence victims' leases draw Arizona Senate focusThe Arizona Daily Star has the story.
PHOENIX — State senators are being asked to weigh landlord profits against the lives of domestic-violence victims.Permalink [Filed under: Crime, Domestic Violence, Legislature]Without dissent, members of the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Human Services approved legislation Thursday to allow victims of domestic violence to break a lease without a financial penalty.
Posted by Editor at 06:07 AM
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