Some Background on Present South Carolina Domestic Violence Situation:

Judiciary Committee passes cockfighting bill, tables domestic violence bill

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3233130&nav=0RaMYral

South Carolina's Response:

http://www.wistv.com/global/story.asp?s=370489&ClientType=Printable

WIS viewers react strongly, supporting domestic violence legislation
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3238351&nav=0RaMYuHX

Ways to Respond to the Tabling

of House Bill 3143:

Many in South Carolina and around the Nation are outraged by both the tabling of House Bill 3143 and the comments made in an interview with Kara Gormley of WIS-TV by Representative John Graham Altman.

We encourage you to take action to help let our legislators know how you feel. Here are some suggested actions to take:

• Contact the Chair of the Judiciary Committee, as well as other members of the Judiciary
• Contact Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter in Support of continuing legislation and appreciation for her efforts
• Contact Representative John Graham Altman

Possible Talking Points:

• Recognize that South Carolina has consistently been in the top 10 of women killed by men each year according to the Violence Policy Resource Center (see below)
• Reiterate that we need a comprehensive response to Domestic Violence
• Emphasize both the importance of listening to women who have been abused and holding batterers accountable in legislation and in the media and public discourse
• Emphasize that you would like to see your legislator take leadership in addressing this issue
• Ask your legislator to join us for the Speak Out April 27^th at 1pm on the North Side of the Statehouse

Important Names and Numbers:

The Chair of the Judiciary Committee:

(H) 533 Autumn Circle Columbia, 29206

Bus. (803) 256-0049

Home (803) 782-6988

(C) 512 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211

Bus. (803) 734-3120

Home (803) 782-6988

(H) 112 Estate Court, Orangeburg, 29115

Bus. (803) 534-2448

Home (803) 531-1257

(C) 309C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211

Bus. (803) 734-2809

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Or if you would prefer to respond to Representative John Graham Altman directly:

(H) 77 Folly Rd., Charleston, 29407

Bus. (843) 747-6461

(C) 306B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211

(C) 306B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211

Bus. (803) 734-2947

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