Aiexpress – This year, California is making it easier for people who are victims of domestic abuse to get help.
One bill sets up a state fund for victims. The people who are helping others will be glad to hear this.
Bills like AB 2432 are very important because they show that people should have a safe place to go and that there should be a paid hotline that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This was said by Nicole Linder, CEO of the Marjaree Mason Center.
He says it’s important for nonprofits, even though it’s not clear when the money will come in yet.
“Many of them merged with other groups or went out of business, which is never a place we want to be.” “There should be no doubt that we are taking care of people who are in need and who are unsafe now that it is 2025,” said Linder.
Breakaja Jones, 21, of Clovis, was killed in a domestic violence event a little more than two months ago.
There is another bill that will give police more tools to use when they get calls about domestic violence.
“Provides the commission of police officer standards and training, to put in place a new training program for officers, at the patrol level who have already worked, as well as the academy, additional training on domestic violence related investigations, as well as possibly suspicious deaths or suicides,” said Cpl. Sean O’Brien with the Clovis Police.
That being said, the new rules make it easier to file restraining orders and let survivors file from anywhere they feel safe, just in case things get dangerous.
“The more that we can reduce barriers the better, I’m hopeful that this legislation allows for some additional safe support, but right now, its a step forward,” he said.
Also, more safety measures are being put in place for emergency rooms. This means that trained professionals will be able to help at any emergency room in the state, making it easier for people to get the services they need.
