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Collins works with victim-turned-advocate Erin Merryn to pass “Erin’s Law”
Emphasizes education, teacher training as keys to ending sexual abuse of children SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) secured passage today of a measure designed to prevent child sexual abuse by educating elementary school students and training school personnel to respond to signs and reports of abuse. She partnered with former sexual […]
Erin’s Law Sent to Governor’s Desk
From the website of State Senator Ryan McKenna JEFFERSON CITY MO — Senate Bill 54, legislation that contains a provision drafted by Senator Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, to prevent sexual abuse of children, was approved before the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session. The bill containing the measure, also called “Erin’s Law,” now goes to […]
Senator Brower to Introduce “Erin’s Law”
From the website of State Senator Greg Brower RENO NV – Senator Brower announced today that he intends to introduce legislation to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. “As a prosecutor, I saw too many cases involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children,” said Brower. “Recent events around the country and right here […]
Senate passes bill to teach sex abuse prevention in schools
(LEGISLATIVE GAZETTE) ALBANY N.Y. – The Senate has passed legislation to combat the sexual exploitation of children by requiring that schools teach age-appropriate lessons on sex abuse prevention. The bill (S.6182/A.8993) is sponsored by Sen. Jeffrey Klein, D-Morris Park, and Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, and is in the Assembly Education Committee. The bill, also known as […]
Bipartisan ‘Erin’s Law’ introduced in Michigan Senate
From the website of Michigan State Senator John Proos: LANSING MI – Sens. John Proos, Judy Emmons and Rebekah Warren introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday in the Michigan Senate to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. “Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, where a child can learn, play and enjoy life […]
IDC Announces Senate Passage of Erin Merryn’s Law
From the website of New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein: ALBANY, N.Y. – The Independent Democratic Conference was joined today by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, (D-Bronx) (left), and nationally recognized anti-abuse advocate and survivor Erin Merryn to hail the passage of important legislation to stamp out child sexual abuse in New York. The legislation, “Erin […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
(THE BRIEFING ROOM – INDIANA STATE DEMOCRATS) INDIANAPOLIS – The governor has signed into law Sen. Rogers’ SEA 267, also known as “Erin’s Law,” which will use educational resources to help inform students and protect them from sexual abuse. The new law will provide a platform to educate teachers and school personnel about how to […]
