Ruth Hassell-Thompson's posts related to Domestic Violence

Senator Hassell-Thompson and Members of Sanctuary for Families

Senator Hassell-Thompson and Members of Sanctuary for Families gather for the 2009 Abely Awards.

Senator Hassell-Thompson Says "It's Time To Talk"

On December 3, 2009 Americans nationwide will be participating in It's Time To Talk Day, a day dedicated to speaking about issues that are literally life and death ----domestic abuse and teen dating abuse.  Here’s an alarming statistic:  1 in 2 teens report that they have been personally victimized by controlling behaviors from a

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Majority Stands Together with Domestic Violence Survivors

Legislative package establishes stronger rights, strengthens services 

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Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson would like to remind all New Yorker’s that while October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical time set aside for raising awareness and promoting advocacy, it is really an issue that must be considered and focused on throughout the year.

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