Domestic Violence Issue Report

July 2003

International

Chicago NOW is in the process of meeting with Amnesty International to work with them on their campaign of ending international violence against women.  To learn more about Amnesty and their efforts please visit: www.amnesty.org

National

Demand the Appointment of a Victim Advocate to the Air Force Academy Panel

State

Please call or email the Governor Blagojevich to urge him to sign into law the bills below that have been sent to him

Phone is 217-782-0244 or email at governor@state.il.us

Senate Bill 406 (Rutherford)          	Criminal Code-Sexual Assault-Consent     

House Bill 3044 (Washington)      	DHS-Public Aid- Violence Victims

House Bill 348(Bailey)  			DV-Employment Leave        (IL VESSA)           

Other news

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Check back soon to see how you can participate in Chicago NOW's activities...