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The act will ensure the sustainability of vital programs designed to keep women and families safe from violence and abuse, Harris’ office reported.
"We've made tremendous strides in how we deal with violence against women - from prosecuting violent offenders to breaking the cycles of crime and supporting and empowering victims," Harris said Wednesday. "But our work is not done and the Violence Against Women Act, and ongoing support, is critical to this effort."
In a letter sent to members of Congress, the attorneys general note that progress has been made since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking – once considered private matters to be dealt with behind closed doors – have been brought out of the darkness.
But, while annual rates have dropped more than 50 percent, domestic violence remains a serious issue.
Every day in the United States, three women are killed by abusive husbands and partners. In California, there were 166,361 domestic violence calls in 2010, including more than 65,000 that involved a weapon.
In urging Congress to reauthorize VAWA for the first time since 2006, the attorneys general cited the need to maintain services for victims and families on the local, state, and federal levels.
Reauthorization would allow existing programs to continue uninterrupted, and provide for the development of new initiatives to address key areas of concern.
These initiatives include:
– Addressing the high rates of domestic violence, dating violence and sexual assault among women, ages 16-24 by combating tolerant youth attitudes toward violence.
– Improving the response to sexual assault with best practices, training, and communication tools for law enforcement, as well as health care and legal professionals.
– Preventing domestic violence homicides through enhanced training for law enforcement, advocates and others who interact with those at risk. A growing number of experts agree that these homicides are predictable – and therefore preventable – if we know the warning signs.
The letter from the attorneys general concludes: "We know a great deal more about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking than we did 17 years ago. Reauthorizing VAWA will allow us to build on those lessons and continue to make progress and save lives."
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On Tuesday just before 11 p.m. Clearlake Police officers responded to a reported audible alarm at the B&K storage unit located on Old Highway 53, according to a report from Sgt. Martin Snyder.
Snyder said officers arrived on scene minutes later and discovered entry had been made into several small storage lockers on the property.
While on the property, officers additionally noticed an open door at the city of Clearlake Public Works yard, which Snyder said is located on the adjoining property.
He said officers conducted a search of the Public Works yard and located numerous vehicles and buildings which had been ransacked and items removed.
During the investigation it was discovered that bodily force and prying tools were used to gain access to the numerous storage sheds and Public Works yard, according to Snyder.
Based on the evidence found on scene it suggested this crime was committed by several suspects, he said.
Snyder said officers recovered several items of stolen property from behind a storage unit of B&K storage.
It is believed the suspect, or suspects, fled the scene when the alarm was activated, leaving behind numerous items of stolen property, Snyder reported.
He said approximately 15 storage units were broken into and it is still unknown what items were stolen.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Michael Ray at the Clearlake Police Department, 707-994-8251.
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NICE, Calif. – A Northshore home was destroyed in a Tuesday morning fire.
Firefighters were dispatched to the incident at a home on Lee Street in Nice just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to Northshore Fire Protection District Chief Jay Beristianos.
The mobile home with an add-on was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived, Beristianos said.
He said an adult female and two children were at home when the fire occurred.
Three Northshore Fire engines, two medic units and a support team responded. Beristianos said it took firefighters about 15 minutes to knock the fire down.
Radio reports indicated the blaze was controlled just before 10 a.m., with about two hours of mop up anticipated.
While firefighters were able to save some of the home’s contents, Beristianos said that for the most part the home was a total loss.
Beristianos said the incident originated from a cooking fire.
He said there were no injuries.
Red Cross was notified due to the need to offer housing to the family, he said.
Neighbors were reportedly gathering clothing and other items to help the displaced family.
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