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Kansas Legislature passes DV bill
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It is official. The Kansas Legislature has passed the DV Designation Bill HB2517. On March 30, the Kansas House passed the Senate version 119-0. This is the most |
| comprehensive domestic violence legislation ever passed in Kansas. All that remains is the Governor's signature to turn this bill into law. The Brungardts are overwhelmed by this news and thank you all for your support. News (Mar. 10) |
Kansas House passes DV bill
Jana's Campaign is happy to announce that the Kansas House of Representatives passed the Domestic Violence Bill "Substitution for HB2517". With a unanimous vote, legislators supported the bill and moved it to the Senate. Five Representatives spoke on behalf of the bill & each mentioned Jana Mackey's legacy and our campaign. News 1 | News 2 | News 3 | News 4 | Blog 1 | Blog 2
Kansas Senate to discuss DV bill
TOPEKA, Kan. – On Monday, March 15th at 9:30 p.m. (State Capitol Rm 548-S) members of the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony about proposed legislation that will assist the criminal justice system in documenting crimes associated with domestic violence and track repeated offenders. more (Mar. 10)
Brungardts' write article for Kansas newspapers
On July 3, 2008, we received news that is every parent’s worst nightmare. Our 25-year old daughter Jana Mackey, a KU law student, had been killed by her ex-boyfriend in Lawrence. What we have learned since that time is that our tragedy is not that uncommon. more (Mar. 10)
Congress Considers IVAWA
Jana's Campaign applauds Congress for introducing the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). This bill was introduced in both the House and the Senate this past week. We recommend that you contact your Representatives and Senators and ask them to support IVAWA. See link. (Feb. 10)
Former AG Stephan calls on Kansas lawmakers to act
Respect for women is not measured only by the often referred to “glass ceiling,” but measured by laws and compassion that protect them from domestic violence. The following is a column by Robert T. Stephan, Chair of Governor Mark Parkinson’s’ Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board: more (Jan. 10)
Hospital decides to provide sexual assault exams
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Jana's Campaign is happy to announce that the Hays Medical Center of Hays, Kansas has reversed its decade-long practice of not providing certified nurses to care for sexual |
| assault victims. According to a news report from the Lawrence Journal-World, Jodi Schmidt, VP and Chief Development Officer of the Hays Medical Center said that since the community-wide forum (on this issue), the hospital has "decided to change course". She said, "the Hays Medical Center hopes to have specially trained nurses in place within the next two or three months." See Press Release | news (Jan. 10) |
Community forum discusses response to sexual assault
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Jana’s Campaign advocates joined with students from Fort Hays State University in a community forum that |
| discussed sexual assault response in Hays, Kansas (Jana’s hometown). “In our own community of Hays, rape victims who are willing to press charges must be transported 90 miles one way to be examined by a certifiednurse,” Christie Brungardt said. “For a community that houses a regional hospital and a four-year regents university, this is totally unacceptable.” See Photos (Dec. 09) |
Stuewe joins Jana's Campaign
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For the 2010 legislative session, Liz Stuewe has been appointed Kansas State Coordinator for Jana's Campaign. (Oct. 09) |
Artist records song about Jana
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Award-winning singer and songwriter Lance Stafford has written and recorded a song in honor of Jana and her legacy. (Sept. 09)
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Brungardts' appointed to lead advisory committee
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has appointed Curt and Christie Brungardt as co-chairs of the Kansas Domestic Violence Batterers Intervention Program Advisory Board. (Sept. 09)
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Kansas Senate passes DV bill
On Monday March 22, 2010 the Kansas Senate passed the DV bill HB2517 by a vote of 40-0. Now the process moves to a conference committee because the bill that was passed by the Senate was slightly different than the House version. More information to come later. (Mar. 10)
Brungardts' speak in favor of new DV law
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On February 1st, Curt and Christie Brungardt spoke in favor of a new domestic violence law-Kansas HB2517. Their testimony was presented to the House Committee on Corrections and |
| Juvenile Justice. Testimony | Photos | News 1 | News 2 | News 3 | News 4 | News 5 | News 6 | Blog (Feb. 10) |
Jana's Campaign offically kicks off
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On Thursday December 10th, Curt and Chrisite Brungardt officially announced the creation of Jana's Campaign to Stop Domestic Violence. At a press conference in Topeka, Kansas, the Brungardts |
| talked about the development of this new advocacy group. See press release | Photos | News 1 | News 2 | News 3 | News 4 | News 5 | See Video (Dec. 09) |
Jana’s Campaign joins UN efforts to reduce gender violence
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Jana’s Campaign has joined the United Nations Development Fund for Women and calls on all supporters to take part in UNIFEM’s Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women. Please sign our petition |
| through the Jana’s Campaign page at the United Nations. See link (Feb. 10) |
Kansas DV tag hearing set for Feb. 1
TOPEKA, Kan. – On Monday, February 1st at 1:30 p.m.(State Capitol Rm S-144) members of the House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice will hear testimony about proposed legislation that will assist the criminal justice system in documenting crimes associated with domestic violence and track repeated offenders. more (Jan. 10)
Brungardts' introduce the DV tag bill
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On January 12, Curt and Christie Brungardt introduced the DV Tag Bill to the Kansas House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice. The Bill will get a full hearing on the afternoon of February 1. More information to come later. (Jan. 10) |
Congressman Jerry Moran gives speech about Jana
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For the second time, Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran has gone to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to talk about Jana and Domestic Violence.
- SEE VIDEO 10/2/08
- SEE VIDEO 10/20/09
(Nov. 09)
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Brungardts' speak out
Curt and Christie Brungardt (Jana's parents) are speaking throughout the state calling on Kansans to support new legislation.
April 17, 2010 - Great Bend, KS
April 10, 2010 - Hutchinson, KS
February 13, 2010 - Hutchinson, KS
January 30, 2010 - Hays, KS
December 10, 2009 - Topeka, KS
November 20, 2009 - Salina, KS
November 4, 2009 - Lawrence, KS
October 21, 2009 - Topeka, KS
October 20, 2009 - Hays, KS
October 5, 2009 - Lindsburg, KS
October 3, 2009 - Wichita, KS
September 17, 2009 - Lawrence, KS (Oct. 09)
'We are driven by one goal,' victim's mother says
In July 2008, Curt and Christie Brungardt received a life-shattering phone call. Their 25-year-old daughter, Jana Mackey, a first-year University of Kansas law student, had been slain by her ex-boyfriend and found in his home. The perpetrator was arrested two days later in New Jersey and committed suicide in jail, authorities said. more (Oct. 09)
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