Even if a victim of domestic violence tries to “just leave,” some abusers refuse to accept that rejection and continue to pose a lifelong safety threat through stalking and ongoing attacks.

In 1998 the Social Security Administration announced an initiative to help desperate victims who had no place left to turn by providing them with a new social security number.

No doubt thousands of lives have been saved since this program was developed.

But problems with the program are beginning to emerge and must be addressed so that survivors who depend on this last resort option can remain safe.

For additional information contact:
Michelle Love  Alaska Campaign Coordinator  907-229-1496
Valerie Harris National Campaign Coordinator  650-793-4002