De Blasio Introduces Bill To Protect Domestic Violence Survivors
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a bill aimed at protecting survivors of domestic abuse.
As WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported, de Blasio emphasized that domestic violence is a serious problem in the city.
"Last year, the NYPD received on average one domestic violence report every two minutes," de Blasio said.
Deputy Commissioner Susan Herman said the NYPD will be redoubling its efforts to seek out and arrest domestic violence offenders who violated orders of protection.
Mayor de Blasio said he and Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (D-21st) are introducing a measure called "paid safe leave."
The mayor said it will be "allowing survivors to take time off, paid time off from work, while they are getting the help and the justice they deserve."
De Blasio promised the city will also provide free lawyers to victims to keep them from losing their homes in dealing with domestic violence.
