Husband Charged in Murder of Sterling Heights Woman

A murder in Detroit is raising awareness of the plight of women in situations of domestic violence and is bringing offers of outreach to women in dangerous situations: “(As) Muslim (girls) living here, there’s a lot of pressure on us, but it’s okay,” Mahmuda Begum, a friend of the victim, said: “There are people like us who are here to help you.”

via:[http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/090929_sterling_hts_murder_case]

Washington

Grade: C

Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000

Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening

Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense