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‘Erin’s Law’ clears Senate despite concerns about adding an unfunded mandate on schools
(MICHIGAN LIVE) LANSING, MI – “Erin’s Law,” a package of bills aimed at teaching children how to protect themselves against sexual abuse, is headed to the state House after being unanimously approved in the Senate. But there was some concern that the bills would add another unfunded mandate on the backs of local districts. Senate […]
Erin’s Law Sent to Governor’s Desk
From the website of State Senator Ryan McKenna JEFFERSON CITY MO — Senate Bill 54, legislation that contains a provision drafted by Senator Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, to prevent sexual abuse of children, was approved before the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session. The bill containing the measure, also called “Erin’s Law,” now goes to […]
Senator Brower to Introduce “Erin’s Law”
From the website of State Senator Greg Brower RENO NV – Senator Brower announced today that he intends to introduce legislation to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. “As a prosecutor, I saw too many cases involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children,” said Brower. “Recent events around the country and right here […]
A Wake up Call in a Dangerous World
I never thought I would share this story because of what happened but I realized I don’t live my life in fear. There is plenty of evil in this world. I have seen my fair share of it. This is a story of an evil person out there but God reminding me He is in […]
NY Senate passes Erin’s Law
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Erin’s Law Making Headlines
To say I have been busy is an understatement. I had 8 layovers last month at Charlotte, North Carolina airport. It is that time of year and with April being Child Abuse Awareness Month I certainly bring awareness to this silent epidemic in our world. I want to point out to all my followers I […]
Senate passes bill to teach sex abuse prevention in schools
(LEGISLATIVE GAZETTE) ALBANY N.Y. – The Senate has passed legislation to combat the sexual exploitation of children by requiring that schools teach age-appropriate lessons on sex abuse prevention. The bill (S.6182/A.8993) is sponsored by Sen. Jeffrey Klein, D-Morris Park, and Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, and is in the Assembly Education Committee. The bill, also known as […]
Legislation aims to prevent sexual abuse of children
Audio included here on WCMU website (WCMU RADIO) MT. PLEASANT MI – A bi-partisan package of bills has been introduced in Lansing to help prevent the sexual abuse of Michigan children. The bills are titled “Erin’s Law,” after sexual abuse survivor Erin Merryn. She got the legislature in her home state of Illinois to pass […]
Bipartisan ‘Erin’s Law’ introduced in Michigan Senate
From the website of Michigan State Senator John Proos: LANSING MI – Sens. John Proos, Judy Emmons and Rebekah Warren introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday in the Michigan Senate to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. “Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, where a child can learn, play and enjoy life […]
Interview: Erin’s Law sponsor
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) GRAND RAPIDS MI– A new bill is being introduced that would require teachers educate kids about sexual abuse prevention. It’s called Erin’s Law. Erin Merryn says she was sexually assaulted by her cousin for two years and bullied into keeping silent. She says if she had been taught that it’s okay to speak up […]
