Child/Senior Safety and Domestic Violence

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:53:51 -0500

As a leader in child abuse and family violence issues, I used my experience and practical knowledge to fight for and win passage of laws that reduce crime and protect our citizens. When I was a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee (1995-99), I oversaw Corrections, State Police and Judiciary budgets.

As former director of the domestic violence /sexual assault program we know as Heartly House and former president of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV), I am a nationally-recognized expert on abuse issues.

I was also a member of the Lt. Governor/Attorney General’s Task Force on Family Violence and worked for the successful passage of a law call the “24/7 Law.” This amendment to the Maryland Constitution authorizes District Court Commissions to issue temporary restraining orders for victims of domestic violence when the regular court is closed, thereby allowing victims of domestic violence access to legal relief and related protection any time of day or night, any day of the week.

Sue Hecht - Crime Reduction

Child/Senior Safety and Domestic Violence