To: The Mississippi State House and The Mississippi State Senate
Stop House Bill 1030
STOP the proposed House Bill 1030 will shut down all victim services for a minimum of 6 to 12 months.
Why is this important?
Victims of violent crimes can not afford to have victim services shut down for a minimum of 6 to 12 months. This bill will affect Domestic Violence Shelters, Sexual Assault Programs, Human Trafficking Programs, Child Advocacy Centers, District Attorneys' Victim Services (attorneys and advocates), Law Enforcement Domestic Violence Units, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, The ARC (persons with disabilities), Child Abuse Programs and Survivors of Homicide Programs. In addition, this will also cause job loss and shelters to shut-down. This bill must be stopped to allow enough time for the community, service providers and survivors of violent crimes to become educated about this bill and exercise their voice to the Senate.