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In 2010, New York State became the final state in the country to legalize no-fault divorce. The NYS Catholic Conference opposed this legalization and believes it will result in an increased number of divorces and all of the significant negative consequences that divorce brings.
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In recent years, New York State has dramatically increased access to legalized gambling in an effort to raise revenue. Now state officials are seriously considering beginning the process of amending the state’s Constitution to explicitly permit casinos in every corner of the state.
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To continue funding and increase both non-residential and residential programs serving victims of domestic violence and their families. These programs include shelters, safe homes, safe dwellings, and services such as health care, health insurance, transportation, child care and outreach.
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While the state and federal governments provide funding for services and support for victims of domestic violence, very limited funding is available to address the behavior of those who commit the violent acts. Addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling often exacerbate family violence, as they can heighten anger, impair judgment, and increase the amount of force being used.
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Abstinence education in human sexuality should be well funded and promoted in schools, community-based programs, and a variety of other forums. Unfortunately, in 2007 New York State ended its sexual abstinence program.
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New York’s obscenity laws have been undermined and underused. New York State’s current laws protecting against obscenity (NYS Penal Law Sections 235 and 245.10-11) are not being effectively enforced. New York courts have made obscenity cases extremely difficult to prosecute.
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