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8/16/2019 JWI+Interfaith+Action+Toolkit

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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE

Be sure to include: #FaithsAgainstDV

More hashtags you can use: #ProtectAllWomen, #HR3130, #S1520

Sponsor handles: @RepDebDingell, @RepDold, @RepKirkpatrick,@RepDanDonovan, @AmyKlobuchar, @MazieHirono, @SenatorKirk, @SenatorDurbin

Campaign website: www.jwi.org/loophole

Need help tracking down your representative or senator? Search for yourrepresentative by zip code here and your senator by state here.

Shareable Graphics: Download here or share from Twitter and Facebook.

Sample Facebook Posts and Tweets

Thanking the sponsors:

Thank you, @RepDebDingell @RepDold @RepKirkpatrick @RepDanDonovanfor working to #ProtectAllWomen. #FaithsAgainstDV #HR3130

Thank you, @AmyKlobuchar, @MazieHirono, @SenatorKirk & @SenatorDurbinfor working to #ProtectAllWomen. #FaithsAgainstDV #S1520

Thank you, @RepDold & @RepDebDingell for introducing #HR3130, the ZeroTolerance for Domestic Abusers Act. #FaithsAgainstDV

Thank you, @AmyKlobuchar & @MazieHirono for introducing #S1520: theProtecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act. #FaithsAgainstDV

“This bipartisan, commonsense bill will help ensure every woman and child isprotected.” We agree, @RepDebDingell! #FaithsAgainstDV

“We need to do everything we can to stop domestic violence from turning intodomestic murder." We agree, @RepDold! #FaithsAgainstDV

Calling on our Members on Congress:

[Tag your representative/senator] Join the #bipartisan effort to keep guns out ofthe hands of abusers. Cosponsor #HR3130 / #S1520. #FaithsAgainstDV


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Don't let #domesticviolence escalate into murder. [Tag yourrepresentative/senator] , cosponsor #HR3130 / #S1520. #FaithsAgainstDV

[Tag your member of Congress] 82% of Americans agree: abusers & stalkersshouldn't have guns. Can we count on your support too? #FaithsAgainstDV

82% of Americans support preventing domestic abusers from buying guns. It’stime for Congress to act! #FaithsAgainstDV #HR3130 #S1520

80% of gun owners support preventing domestic abusers from buying firearms.Pass #HR3130 and #S1520 now! #FaithsAgainstDV

Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Guns:

It’s simple: When abusers have guns, women die. We urge Congress to closedangerous loopholes. #FaithsAgainstDV

From 2001-2012, 6,410 U.S. women were murdered by an intimate partner usinga gun. #DV & guns are a lethal combination! #FaithsAgainstDV

Abused women are five times more likely to be killed if their abuser has access toa gun. #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

Guns are used in 55% of murders of American women & DV victims are 5x more

likely to be killed if their abuser has a gun. #FaithsAgainstDV

The presence of a firearm in domestic violence situations increases a woman'srisk of homicide by 500%. Guns & DV don't mix. #FaithsAgainstDV

Is it loaded? Will he pull the trigger? Don't leave her to find out. Guns are used tointimidate & control DV victims. #FaithsAgainstDV

Guns are the most-used weapon in DV homicides. So why can convictedabusers & stalkers legally buy guns? #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

Domestic violence & guns are a lethal combination. Time to close loopholes &save lives! #FaithsAgainstDV

If he follows or harrasses her, he's not following the law. Stalking is a crime & it'sa risk factor for future violence. #FaithsAgainstDV


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More than 75% of women killed by an intimate partner were stalked before theirdeaths. #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

Stalking is a strong risk factor for future violence. Let's keep guns out of thehands of convicted stalkers. #FaithsAgainstDV

Over 85% of victims know their stalker. Abusers often continue their abuse andcontrol through stalking. #FaithsAgainstDV

Faith Responses (Feel free to include your own faith-specific language!)

Domestic violence, dating abuse & stalking are extreme violations of the dignity &humanity of a person. #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

As people of faith, we believe in the sacred right of every person to live free fromviolence. #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

As people of faith, we seek to make our communities safe for victims andsurvivors of abuse and stalking. #FaithsAgainstDV #ProtectAllWomen

Our communities should provide a safe space for victims & survivors to heal.Violence has no place in our faith traditions. #FaithsAgainstDV

Love your neighbor: Stand up for the safety of victims and survivors. Keep guns

away from convicted abusers. #FaithsAgainstDV #CanIGetAnAmen


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Asking Member of Congress to cosponsor:

EMAIL SCRIPTS

House Please Cosponsor – Email:

Subject: Please Cosponsor the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act

As a constituent and a person of faith, I am writing to urge you to cosponsor H.R. 3130,

the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act.

Currently in the United States, one in four women experience physical abuse by an

intimate partner, and the presence of a gun in a violent relationship raises the risk of

homicide for women by five hundred percent. Nearly half of intimate partner homicidesare committed by dating partners. Yet, abusers convicted of misdemeanor domestic

violence against a dating partner or misdemeanor stalking can still legally access

firearms, despite posing a significant risk to the safety of the victim.

As a person of faith, I believe that every person has the right to live free from violence

and abuse. This commonsense and bipartisan legislation would ensure that convicted

abusers and stalkers cannot legally purchase or possess guns. It would save lives and

make our communities safer for victims and survivors of abuse.

I urge you to fight to end gun violence and to act for survivors of domestic violence and

stalking by cosponsoring the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act.

Sincerely,

Senate Please Cosponsor – Email:

Subject: Please Cosponsor the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act

As a constituent and a person of faith, I am writing to urge you to cosponsor H.R. 1520,

the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act.

Currently in the United States, one in four women experience physical abuse by an


homicide for women by five hundred percent. Nearly half of intimate partner homicides

are committed by dating partners. Yet, abusers convicted of misdemeanor domestic

violence against a dating partner or misdemeanor stalking can still legally access

firearms, despite posing a significant risk to the safety of the victim.


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As a person of faith, I believe that every person has the right to live free from violence

and abuse. This commonsense and bipartisan legislation would ensure that convicted

abusers and stalkers cannot legally purchase or possess guns. It would save lives andmake our communities safer for victims and survivors of abuse.

I urge you to fight to end gun violence and to act for survivors of domestic violence and

stalking by cosponsoring the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act.

Sincerely,

PHONE SCRIPTS

House Please Cosponsor –

Phone

Hello, my name is __________ and I'm calling from __________ (city/town and state).

I’m calling today to urge Congressman/Congresswoman [Name] to cosponsor H.R.

3130, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act.

Every person has the right to live free from violence and abuse.

One in four women in the United States experiences severe physical abuse by

an intimate partner. Nearly half of intimate partner homicides are committed by

dating partner.

Current law allows abusers convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence against

a dating partner or misdemeanor stalking to legally access firearms.

Guns in the hands of violent abusers pose a significant risk to the safety of

victims and survivors.

The legislation would ensure that convicted abusers and stalkers cannot legally

purchase or possess guns.

This legislation would save lives and make our communities safer.

Can I count on the Congressman/Congresswoman to act for survivors of abuse and

stalking by cosponsoring the bill?

Senate Please Cosponsor – Phone


I’m calling today to urge Senator [Name] to cosponsor S. 1520, the Protecting Domestic

Violence and Stalking Victims Act.


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dating partner.

Current law allows abusers convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence against

a dating partner or misdemeanor stalking to legally access firearms.






Can I count on the Senator to act for survivors of abuse and stalking by cosponsoring

the bill?

Thanking Members of Congress who are sponsors:(See all sponsors at jwi.org/loophole)

EMAIL SCRIPTS

House Thank You – Email:

Subject: Thank you for cosponsoring the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act

As a constituent and a person of faith, I am writing to thank you for cosponsoring H.R.


As you know, one in four women in the United States experiences physical abuse by an


homicide for women by five hundred percent. Nearly half of intimate partner homicides

are committed by dating partners. Yet current law allows stalkers and abusers convicted

of crimes against dating partners to obtain firearms, posing a significant risk to victims.

This legislation would help ensure that all victims are protected from gun violence at thehands of convicted abusers.

As a person of faith, I believe that everyone has the right to live free from violence and

abuse, and I appreciate your leadership on this crucial issue. I hope that you will

continue to speak to your colleagues and constituents about this vital legislation.


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Thank you for your commitment to saving lives and making our communities safer for

victims and survivors of abuse.

Sincerely,

Senate Thank You – Email:

Subject: Thank you for cosponsoring the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking

Victims Act

As a constituent and a person of faith, I am writing to thank you for cosponsoring S.


As you know, one in four women in the United States experiences severe physical

abuse by an intimate partner, and the presence of a gun in a violent relationship raises

the risk of homicide for women by five hundred percent. Nearly half of intimate partner

homicides are committed by dating partners. Yet current law allows stalkers and

abusers convicted of crimes against dating partners to obtain firearms posing a

significant risk to victims. This legislation would help ensure that all victims are

protected from gun violence at the hands of convicted abusers.

As a person of faith, I believe that everyone has the right to live free from violence and

abuse, and I appreciate your leadership on this crucial issue. I hope that you will

continue to speak to your colleagues and constituents about this vital legislation.

Thank you for your commitment to saving lives and making our communities safer for

victims and survivors of abuse.

Sincerely,

PHONE SCRIPTS

House Thank You –

Phone:


House: I’m calling today to thank Congressman/Congresswoman [Name] for

cosponsoring H.R. 3130, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act.



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dating partner.






I thank the Congressman/Congresswoman for his/her commitment to saving lives and

making our communities safer for victims and survivors of abuse. I hope that the

Congressman/Congresswoman will continue to speak to his/her colleagues and

constituents about this vital legislation.

Senate Thank You – Phone:


I’m calling today to thank Senator [Name] for cosponsoring S. 1520, the Protecting

Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act.




dating partner.






I thank the Senator for his/her commitment to saving lives and making our communities

safer for victims and survivors of abuse. I hope that the Senator will continue to speak

to his/her colleagues and constituents about this vital legislation.

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