By C1 Staff
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new law would make restraining orders for domestic violence abusers and rapists permanent if it goes into effect.
‘Rachael’s Law’ was named for a woman whose father raped her when she was ten, and then attempted to contact and stalk her 20 years later, reports KOB.
Victims must attend court – and relive their nightmares all over again – in order to ensure that any protective restraining orders stay in effect.
Lawmakers from both parties are sponsoring ‘Rachael’s Law’ in order to protect those victims.
“Part of healing is learning how to help yourself and move forward,” said state Sen. Linda Lopez. “You have to take that step away from that person who caused this ugly crime.”
The bill for the law has already been filed for the 60-day legislative session that starts next Tuesday. With bipartisan report, it could fly to the governor’s desk.