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Signing In South Carolina Ushers In Stiffer Penalties, Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Crimes

By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon

Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina just signed a bill that bans domestic abusers from having guns and stiffens penalties for domestic violence.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150604/PC1603/150609697/signing-…

The bill is an important step to protect women and families from domestic violence and gun violence, and Ceasefire hopes that Oregon and other states will follow South Carolina’s lead.