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Amanda Grady Sexton, the director of public affairs for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said victims of crime are often “shocked and terrified” when they learn judges can allow sexual offenders to remain in the community for months before they need to report to prison.
“They’re also surprised to hear that offenders on probation or parole are routinely allowed to violate their conditions without facing any real accountability,” she said. “Any judge who permits a child sexual offender to use social media while awaiting incarceration is in need of significant judicial education. Victims and children should not be subjected to further risk by certain judges who bend over backward to accommodate convicted sexual offenders.” Patch October 19, 2024 Emergency shelter staying put in Manchester, N.H., thanks to federal pandemic stimulus funds10/10/2024
An emergency shelter in Manchester, N.H., for women and children fleeing domestic violence is on track to stay put, thanks to a $600,000 infusion of federal funds via the state, city officials announced Tuesday.
Amanda Grady Sexton, public affairs director for the coalition, said the Executive Council and legislature are also among those who deserve credit for this positive development. “We’re especially grateful to Mayor Ruais for his advocacy efforts on this project and for understanding the importance of maintaining life-saving services for victims of abuse in the Manchester community,” she said. Boston Globe October 9, 2024 Manchester officials announced Tuesday the city has secured $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to purchase Emily’s Place, allowing the domestic violence shelter to remain open.
Amanda Grady Sexton, director of public affairs at the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said when it became clear the shelter could be lost, state and local officials worked to secure funding to ensure domestic violence victims wouldn’t be displaced. “We’re especially grateful to Mayor Ruais for his advocacy efforts on this project and for understanding the importance of maintaining life-saving services for victims of abuse in the Manchester community,” Sexton said. Union Leader October 8, 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month — an opportunity for survivors, advocates and other community members to mourn lives lost to domestic violence and celebrate progress to end this problem — began this week.
“Domestic violence is preventable, and it’s vital that victims know that help is available and that they don’t need to be in crisis to reach out,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, the coalition’s director of public affairs. Keene Sentinel October 5, 2024 |
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