Issue Position: Domestic Violence

Issue Position

Domestic Violence:

I was raised with a deep respect for women, and the issue of domestic violence is very disturbing to me. The experts are clear: prevention is the key. Thanks to the efforts of advocates in our district, Santa Fe has some of the most progressive programs available to help victims of domestic violence - programs like first-rate counseling, safe reporting to law enforcement and aggressive prosecution of offenders -- but much of northern New Mexico does not yet have the benefit of these innovative programs. We need federal funding to support bringing these programs to all of the people of northern New Mexico. Our families deserve the opportunity to live in a home free of fear and intimidation, and as your representative, I pledge to make the prevention of domestic violence a priority.

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