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Westchester family court activist apparently dies by assisted suicide during battle for kids, cancer diagnosis

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Kyra’s Law will protect NY’s children

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Addabbo Co-Sponsors Kyra’s Law’

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Newly enacted state law mandates arrests for domestic violence offenses, clock ticking to pass Kyra’s Law

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Legislation to further protect kids in family court

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Cleveland Hill students advocate for Kyra’s Law

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Kyra’s Law advocates call for passage on Bereaved Mother’s Day

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Students are urging New York State law makers to pass Kyra’s Law in an effort to end child murders

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Student athletes cross finish line to support Kyra’s Law legislation

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Reforms to N.Y. Family Court in jeopardy’ as end of session looms

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Students rally for Kyra’s Law to share child safety awareness

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Cleveland Hill seniors honor child murdered amid custody dispute

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Steps for Safety: Students push Kyra’s Law to protect children

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Students at Cleveland Hill High School Demand Passage of Kyra’s Law

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Rally Set to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Law Named for Slain Manhasset Girl

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3 years after Thomas Valva’s murder, investigations into Suffolk child-welfare system yet to materialize

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Pinwheels planted in parks for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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LI Mother Fights for Child Abuse Laws; Daughter Was Killed By Father

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Hundreds of pinwheels planted at Long Island parks for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Pinwheels for Prevention in the Park set for Sunday

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EXCLUSIVE: Family Court Judges Sending Children into Danger, Independent Investigations Show

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NY family courts and teens’ mental health

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Jacqueline Franchetti Pushes for ‘Kyra’s Law’ in Memory of Her Daughter

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Middle School student helps lobby for child welfare law

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Justice for Thomas Valva will never be ‘served’

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Mother of murdered toddler, activists call on lawmakers to pass Kyra’s Law

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Orange County judge resigns amid family court misconduct allegations

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Advocate says child custody procedures overdue for update

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Legislators promise ongoing negotiations for Family Court reform, judge training

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Advocates rally for ‘Kyra’s Law’ to protect children in custody and visitation cases

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Advocates call for stricter laws protecting children during custody proceedings

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Changes sought in bill to protect children during custody battles

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Lawmakers push for legislation to protect children during child custody proceedings

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Gov. Hochul signs bill aiming to protect children from abuse parents in custody cases

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New Family Court law could change custody decisions in NY

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NY Family Court celebrates 60 years of service, protesters say changes need to be made

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Kyra’s Champions ringing the opening bell

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Long Island Mom Looking to Prevent Tragedies by Changing NYS Custody Law

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Children killed in NY family court disputes get voice

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‘100% preventable.’ Manhasset mother looks to reform NY family court system 6 years after daughter’s death

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L.I. mom pushing to reform New York state divorce, family courts

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Rally In toddler’s Memory to Demand Action from NYS Lawmakers: Aug. 11

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Bill backed by Manhasset’s Franchetti heads to Hochul’s desk

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New York Legislature: Experts in child custody cases must be licensed

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Win for Kyra: Bill Created After LI Kid’s Murder Sent to Hochul’s Desk

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Kyra’s Law Intuitive’ to Protecting Children in Custody Cases, Custody Lawyer Says

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Kyra’s Law advances in Senate; aimed at protecting children in custody and visitation cases

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Mother advocates for children after 2-yr-old daughter was murdered by her father

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Town officials join Kyra’s champions to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Manhasset, Port Washington flooded with blue pinwheels for child abuse prevention

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Mom of slain toddler uses pinwheels to call attention to child abuse prevention

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Pinwheels for Prevention in the Parks honors the memory of abused children

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Pinwheels for Prevention Displays to Honor Slain LI toddler In April

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Mom on a Mission (p.11)

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OsteoStrong Names Kyra’s Champions an official Charity Partner for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Kyra’s Law inches closer to legislation with mother’s advocacy

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Family court reform bill Kyra’s Law passes Senate Judiciary Committee

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New York’s Joint Custody Presumption Assumption

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Jacqueline Franchetti continues fight to reform New York justice system and keep children safe

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State panel recommends reforms to key Family Court role

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Advocates, lawmakers say family court system is failing families it was designed to protect

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Long Island Write-In Candidate, Voters Sound off on Corrupt System’ Controlling State Judge Elections

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Kyra’s Law: Mother of Murdered toddler Running As Write-In Candidate Against Nassau County Judge Who Presided Over Custody Case

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Mom of Murdered toddler Runs Against Judge Who Presided over Child’s Custody Case

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Port Washington Teen Advocates On Behalf of Late toddler: Preventing child abuse in custody cases

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Rally Honors Late toddler’s Memory: Working to protect children from abuse

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2 moms united in grief over murder of toddler daughters push for family court change

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Fighting to change New York State’s custody laws

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Kyra’s Law: Long Island Mother Pushing Bills to Protect Children In Custody Battles Involving Abusive Parents

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Kyra’s Rally for Change sparks support for child protection legislation

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Kyra Was Murdered by Her Father Her Mom Had Begged The Courts to Protect Her

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Town recognizes local students for activist efforts

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Editorial: Protect New York’s children

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Assembly passes landmark family court forensic evaluator reform

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As session ends, Family Court reform inches forward on two fronts

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Long Island mom fights for Kyra’s Law, family court reforms after daughter’s murder

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Mother of 3-year-old who was burned to death demands change in Family Court law

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My 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Murdered by Her Father

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Reality Life with Kate Casey: Episode 364

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Jacqueline Franchetti says she did what she was supposed to do. So why did her daughter die?

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Unblinded Names Kyra’s Champions as an Official Charity Partner and Announces Ecosystem Merger

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Assembly bill seeks training of key Family Court officials

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Tragic loss sparks advocacy for other families

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Port teen leads charge in pinwheel display by Kyra’s Champions

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Pinwheels for Prevention Provides Hope

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Kyra’s Champions to fill Blumenfeld Park, Davies Green with blue pinwheels

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A mother’s fight for child safety continues in the New York State Assembly

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State Assembly reviewing Kyra’s Law,’ aimed at bolstering child protections

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Editorial: A start to stop abuse

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Assembly bill seeks to stem child deaths in Family Court system

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Cuomo commission to examine key Family Court officials

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Grieving parents look to Albany for Family Court reform

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Series: The Times Union investigation of New York Family Courts

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After children die, questions of standards and biases

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After Her Ex Murdered Their Daughter, This Mom Went To Congress To Change Child Custody Laws

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Mother of child killed by suicidal ex-husband continues fight to change child custody laws

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It’s personal: heartbroken mom who knows pain of losing child fights for family court overhauls

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Interview with Jacqueline Franchetti on the tragic loss of her daughter

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Franchetti Testifies For Family Court Reform

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Manhasset’s Franchetti continues fight for child safety in state Assembly

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State Lawmakers Focus on Shielding Kids in Custody Battles

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Testimony before the New York State Assembly on the rights of children in court

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Rights of Children in NY Family Courts Set for Legislative Public Hearing

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Manhasset woman tells lawmakers of daughter’s killing amid custody dispute

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Long Island mother who lost daughter lobbying for court reforms to protect kids from abusive parents

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Jacqueline Franchetti interviewed on 90.3 WHPC radio

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‘A gendered trap’: When mothers allege child abuse by fathers, the mothers often lose custody, study shows

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Mom Power:Mom Advocates To Protect Children From Abusive Parents

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Mom Advocates To Protect Children From Abusive Parents

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Manhasset resident pushes for child safety reform in Congress

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LI woman pushes for child custody protection law

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Congress: State courts should consider domestic violence in custody cases

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‘She Was Shot Twice in the Back While She Slept’: Moms of Slain Children Say Courts Can Do More to Save Them

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Police know the name of female teenager killed in Alexandria but can’t release it

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Leaders rally for Kyra’s Law

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From the Foundation:

Christmas without Kyra

I keep trying to focus on how Kyra’s story can help to bringabout needed changes. But, I would be lying if I didn’t say it hurts as muchtoday as it did the day I learned she was murdered.

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Christmas in Heaven

Christmas would have been one of Kyra’s favorite holidays. You see, before she was taken, Kyra had been watching Elmo Christmas specials for months. She

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Yours in Gratitude

When your baby dies, you feel isolated and alone. And, while I have the support of amazing people in my life, the truth is …

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Breakfast with Kyra

I miss Kyra every second of every day. I miss Kyra’s smile, her laugh, her voice and the way she embraced life. And, every morning,

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I Am Still a Mom

This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day. This will be the first Mother’s Day where I am left to “celebrate” alone…in a world without my sweet

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Blow Kisses

by Jacqueline Franchetti Kyra loved to blow kisses. It was the way we always said good-bye. When I left for work, she would look out

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Remembering Kyra

Six months ago, my 28-month-old baby girl, Kyra, was cruelly taken from us. Today, I don’t want to discuss the horrible way she died. Today,

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