The bad news is that our leaders still haven’t made New York into a state that protects children, not sexual predators. But the good news is that we’ve still got two and a half months to convince them. The good news is that we have presented the petition, and it’s still growing (see below). The good news is that the pressure is building. And each and every one of you can help with that. Please, contact Senator Flanagan (flanagan@nysenate.gov or 518-455-2071) and say or send the following “Senator Flanagan, most New Yorkers want to see New York protect children, not the people who sexually abuse them. We know that 84% of New Yorkers support the Child Victims Act, and we’re wondering why you don’t. PS: Here’s another easy way to protect children around the world from abuse: shop! The Stop Abuse Campaign is partnering with Trades of Hope, protecting children from abuse and trauma in the United States, and protecting women and children from human trafficking around the world. For the next two weeks, a portion of all purchases from this link (https://www.mytradesofhope.com/parties/85223) will benefit the Stop Abuse Campaign. Trades of Hope empowers women out of poverty through sustainable business. Many women live in poverty, not because they lack abilities, but because they lack opportunity. Each woman has a story, and with your help, their story has changed from pain and struggle to a story of hope.