Dear Friends,

While we all no doubt saw the flurry of decisions issued by the Supreme Court in the lead up to the summer recess, I wanted to provide some context on a few decisions that will negatively impact the survivors we serve, creating more barriers to safety. 

The decision striking down Affirmative Action in college admissions will negatively impact survivors of color, who are already at increased risk for domestic violence. Access to higher education can lead to increased financial stability, which in turn can prevent abuse from occurring in the first place or help a survivor escape violence.

A second decision issued last week, which allows certain business to discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community, contributes to an increasingly hostile environment for those experiencing intimate partner violence. LGBTQIA+ people are at a higher risk for intimate partner violence, and face additional barriers when seeking safety. 

Finally, a third decision may embolden stalkers and have a chilling effect on victims of stalking seeking safety. 

Despite the setback these recent decisions pose, the WRC will work with our local, state, and national partners to continue to advocate for policy that reduce barriers for survivors seeking safety and/or prevents domestic violence from occurring in the first place. 

In Solidarity,

Jessica Walsh

Executive Director

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