The Center for American Progress (CAP), in collaboration with 25 advocacy organizations, has released a new resource titled "The Need for Paid Safe Leave and Model Legislative Language." This document marks the first product of the safe leave working group, co-chaired by CAP and Futures Without Violence. The initiative aims to highlight the importance of paid safe leave as a vital resource for survivors of various forms of violence, including gender-based violence, family and domestic violence, and sexual violence.
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders. It provides essential context on the significance of paid safe leave and includes model policy language that can be adapted to different legislative contexts. The resource is intended to support efforts at multiple levels to secure paid leave policies that ensure survivors can maintain their safety without risking their employment or income.
Molly Weston Williamson, senior fellow for the Women’s Initiative at CAP, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “This resource offers policy proposals and guidance for policymakers at all levels to advocate for and urge legislative action on protecting paid safe leave. Guaranteeing access to paid safe leave ensures that survivors of violence can pursue safety without jeopardizing their paychecks or their jobs.”
The working group comprises state, national, and Tribal experts who advocate across various policy areas. Their combined expertise underscores the principle that paid, protected leave from work is crucial for supporting survivors.
For more information or expert consultation on this issue, interested parties are encouraged to contact Sarah Nadeau at [email protected].
