Over the past few years, more than 1,000 women and children have tragically lost their lives each year in the United States due to domestic violence. The devastating impact of these losses is compounded by the fact that many of these atrocities could have been prevented with better mechanisms in place to track and manage repeat offenders. As it stands, too many offenders violate restraining orders with impunity and manage to slip through the cracks, becoming serial abusers who continue to harm others.

The patterns are disturbingly clear: individuals who are subject to multiple restraining orders from different people, indicating a history of serial abuse, continue to go unnoticed by law enforcement and the community at large. This alarming oversight is something we cannot afford to ignore any longer. We must take tangible action to protect those vulnerable to such violence.

We urge lawmakers to establish and maintain a national registry for repetitive domestic abusers. Such a registry would serve as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, enabling them to track and identify individuals with histories of repetitive abuse. It would also empower survivors and communities by providing them with the necessary information and resources to make informed decisions about their safety.

A carefully managed registry would operate with strict adherence to privacy and legal guidelines, ensuring that it is a tool for protection, not persecution. By implementing such a registry, we could not only prevent further harm but also send a clear message that repetitive domestic violence will not be tolerated.

Join us in calling on our representatives to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our communities by creating this registry. Your voice matters, and through collective action, we can make a meaningful difference. Please sign the petition to demand the creation of a registry for repetitive domestic abusers and help save lives.