Moving DV Reform into the Political Debate

The 2011-2012 election cycle is shaping up to be the most important in recent memory. And the various campaign townhall meetings, rallies, and events offer a unique opportunity to put the domestic violence issue front and center on the political radar screen.

These are the issues that are calling out for reform:

1. False allegations
2. Priority for true victims
3. Families and children
4. Mandatory arrest
5. Discriminatory practices
6. Immigration
7. Accountability and fraud
8. False information

Campaign 2012 volunteers are participating in a growing national network designed to:

• Attend campaign events and distribute flyers to increase public awareness about the need for DV reform — for a listing of available flyers, click here.
• Ask questions to engage state and national political candidates in the issue of false allegations and other DV issues
• Follow-up to secure commitments from these candidates

Volunteers participate in a Yahoo group to network with others around the country. Monthly teleconferences are held to chart progress.