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“Organizers with Women on the Rise marched from Atlanta City Hall to the state Capitol and the Fulton County Courthouse on Friday.
“The walk was part of a nationwide weekend of action called ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ honoring the late Georgia U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who died in summer 2020. Leaders aimed to raise awareness about domestic violence and parole reform for Georgia women affected by the justice system.
“Executive director Robyn Hasan [Leading with Conviction 2022] said she wants their voices heard by officials on all levels.
… we’re the subject matter experts, so we should always be included in any decisions that are being made.
“‘So instead of people like assuming what we needed as formerly incarcerated people, we’re able to say, ‘No, this is what would have kept me out of jail, this would have kept me out of prison,’ she said. ‘So that’s why we say we’re the subject matter experts, so we should always be included in any decisions that are being made.’
“Last year, advocacy from Women on the Rise helped passed House Bill 582, or the Georgia Survivor Justice Act. The legislation is designed to prevent survivors of domestic violence and child abuse from suffering harsh penalties for conduct related to their own survival.”
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