Campaign 2012
Bringing 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. You can see a listing of upcoming state primaries and political conventions here.
These are the issues that are calling out for reform:
- False allegations (overall campaign theme)
- National survey: One in 10 Has Been Falsely Accused of Abuse
- Priority for true victims
- Families and children
- Mandatory arrest
- Discriminatory practices
- Immigration
- Accountability and fraud
- False information
Campaign 2012 volunteers are participating in a growing national network designed to:
- Attend campaign events and distribute hand-outs 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 DV reform movement
- Follow-up to secure candidates’ commitments
Volunteers participate in a Yahoo group to network with others around the country. Monthly teleconferences are held to chart progress.
Click here to see SAVE Special Reports on campaign topics.
Sign up now for Campaign 2012 and get your free campaign T-shirt! Email campaign2012@saveservices.org .
