Vote in Support of Survivors
Dear Survivors, Advocates, and Allies,
Thank you for turning out to vote and for helping educate others on how some ballot measures impact survivors. On Election Day, we secured access to paid sick leave for all Nebraskans. As you know, this is a win for our community, and we deserve to celebrate!
Other ballot measures did not go the way we hoped. As we all grapple with the implications of these and other Election Day results, please take care of yourself. Know that we are committed to ending intimate partner and sexual violence, and this work takes time. For now, we will rest and take care of ourselves. Then we will continue our work to foster healthy communities where survivors can thrive.
As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, we urge you to stay engaged with the local legislative process. Please sign up for our public policy alerts to stay informed on relevant bills and for opportunities to get involved.
The general election will be held on November 5, 2024. Ensure your vote is counted on Election Day.
Ballot Measures Impacting Survivors
This November, Nebraskans will have the opportunity to vote on multiple ballot measures that can directly affect the safety, resources, and well-being of survivors sexual, domestic, and similar types of violence. An estimated 1.4 million Nebraskans experience some form of intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, and more than 50,000 Nebraskans have faced unwanted pregnancy due to rape [1]. By being an informed voter, you can help create a safer, more supportive environment for survivors.
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The Prohibit Abortion After the First Trimester Amendment adds barriers for survivors of sexual violence in seeking the help they need and does not account for domestic violence tactics that can lead to unintended or unwanted pregnancies.Click the link above to learn more.
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The Paid Sick Leave Initiative helps create a supportive workplace for survivors and by supporting economic stability, can also prevent intimate partner violence from occurring in the first place.Click the link above to learn how.
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The Right to Abortion Initiative gives survivors of sexual and domestic violence more time to access legal abortion care and helping ensure they can make safe, informed decisions without risking further harm.Click the link above to learn how.
For information on the processes associated with conflicting initiatives, see page 10 of the Secretary of State’s How to Use the Initiative and Referendum Process in Nebraska.
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