Policy Advocacy

A core part of our mission is advocating for policy changes that facilitate easier access to help for victims.

We focus on:

1. Identifying Harmful Policies: We research and highlight existing laws and policies that unintentionally create obstacles for victims seeking help.

2. Proposing Solutions: We develop and propose policy changes that would remove these barriers and improve support systems.

3. Collaborating with Lawmakers: We work closely with policymakers to educate them on the realities faced by exploitation victims and push for necessary changes.

4. Empowering Survivors Voices: We create platforms for survivors to share their experiences with policymakers, ensuring their perspectives are central to policy discussions.

5. Public Awareness Campaigns: We engage the public in our advocacy efforts, building grassroots support for policy changes.

Our Current Policy Agenda: 

Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act {Assembly Bill A1581and Senate Bill S315} 

Enacts the child abuse reporting expansion act; relates to making clergy members required reporters of child abuse or mistreatment.

Learn More About This Bill Here 

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S3158

Kait and Laurie at the NYS Capitol Building on the Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act Press Conference