Domestic Violence
The Domestic Violence Policy Advocacy section contains Legislative Memos, Letters, Comments and Testimony. You will also find news items, articles and reports that relate to our policy work in Domestic Violence.
Legislative Memos
Empire Justice Memo of Support: Allow Victims of Domestic Violence to Provide a Safe Alternate Address to Health Insurers
This legislation would amend New York's Insurance Law to ensure that domestic violence victim's safety and access to health care is not undermined by abusers who are able to obtain access to their victim's location or sensitive health information through a shared health plan. Read More
Legislative Memo: Provide Meaningful Access to Justice for Victims of Workplace Violence
This legislation recognizes and addresses the fact that intimate partner violence does not stay within the four walls of the home. Frequently, it extends into all areas of society, including the workplace. Read More
Policy Letters
Empire Justice Urges Governor Cuomo to Sign Critical Domestic Violence Legislation
Update the Social Services Law to include protection for victims in "intimate relationships." Read More
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Comments
Empire Justice Center's Comments on New York's TANF State Plan 2012 - 14
Our comments to OTDA urging them to take leadership on a number of issues which will improve the lives of low income New Yorkers. Read More
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Testimony
Empire Justice Center Testimony on Human Services in the 2011-12 Executive Budget Proposal
As New York continues to grapple with the aftermath of the recession, it is essential that we do not forget that there are many among us that are still in its epicenter. Read More
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Policy Related News
New Law Expands Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors (examiner.com)
A new civil rights law will provide domestic violence survivors even greater protection and confidentiality.
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Policy Related Articles
Empire Justice Center 2012 Legislative and Executive Agenda :
The focus of our state level policy work for 2012.
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2011 Domestic Violence Legislative Update :
Current through September 28, 2011. Described herein are new domestic violence specific laws, as well as the bills which successfully navigated both houses of the state legislature and are awaiting further action.
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Policy Related Newsletters
Legal Services Journal - Summer 2011 :
The Summer 2011 Legal Services Journal reports on a wide range of poverty law topics with an emphasis on areas impacted by New York State budget cuts and other legislative activities. The issue reviews Empire Justice Center's 2011-2012 legislative priorities and includes an in-depth look at legislative activities in the domestic violence area. The Journal also reports on several key public benefits and health areas affected by the recent State budget cuts including child care, 24-hour home care and the EPIC program for seniors. Other articles address kinship guardianship, immigrant eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid Managed Care, standing to sue in foreclosure cases, upcoming changes in fair hearings, and the challenges faced by pro se litigants with disabilities when navigating the family court system. Thanks to all of our authors for their contributions to this issue of the Legal Services Journal.
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