Sin by Silence Bill Fact Sheet

Jan 19th, 2012 In: Latest News & Updates Legislation By: Comments 1

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AB 593 (Ma) – Sin By Silence Bill Summary AB 593 seeks to clarify Penal Code 1473.5 to include the domestic violence victims that were unintentionally denied their original writ of habeas corpus due to limited expert testimony evidence. Background & Problem: In the United States, one in four women will experience domestic violence over [...]

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Watch the Sin by Silence Bill Video

Jan 18th, 2012 In: Latest News & Updates Legislation By: Comments 2

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Sign the Online Petition Lend your signature to our online petition to send California legislators the message that you support AB593. Send a Support Letter Download a sample letter of support and lend your voice to encourage California legislators to give incarcerated battered women the opportunity to receive the freedom and justice they have deserved [...]

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Sin by Silence Bill Passes Public Safety

Jan 14th, 2012 In: Latest News & Updates Legislation By: Comments 0

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On Tuesday, January 10th, we had the Public Safety Committee Hearing on the Sin by Silence Bill.  Success!  A unanimous vote of YES!  Now we move onto the Assembly and Senate for votes.  IMPACT!! Read the press release from our legislation advocate, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma. She has opened so many doors for our Sin by [...]

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L’Italia di sensibilizzazione

Dec 6th, 2011 In: Latest News & Updates By: Comments 0

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Benvenuti in Sin By Silence Italia Troverete qui le ultime notizie sul gruppo CWAA (Convincted Women Against Abuse – Donne incriminate contro l’abuso), tutte le iniziative legate al documentario e tante altre informazioni. La battaglia di queste donne straordinarie è una battaglia che ci riguarda tutte e tutti. La voce della violenza non può e [...]

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Hearing at the Capitol

Nov 1st, 2011 In: Latest News & Updates Legislation By: Comments 4

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After 2.2 million viewers tuned in for our television premiere last week, the Sin by Silence team continued the momentum at the California State Assembly. On Thursday, October 27th we participated in an Assembly hearing to strategize legislative changes that would gain freedom for the survivors of Convicted Women Against Abuse who remain trapped behind bars.  [...]

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Resources for Advocates and Educators

Nov 1st, 2011 In: Latest News & Updates Resources By: Comments 0

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Click here to view the resources and jump start your advocacy!

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