Aramazd Andressian Jr., known as Piqui, was smothered to death by his father after a trip to Disneyland in 2017. Now, five years later, his mother is now making sure the state protects children caught in a similar situation. "The fact is victims and their children may be in greater danger during separation," said California State Senator, Susan Rubio. In the U.S., 851 children have been … [Read more...]
Mother of 3 Girls Slain by Father at Sacramento Church Advocates for SB 616 “Piqui’s Law”
The mother of the three children fatally shot by their father at a church in Arden-Arcade on Feb. 28, 2022 spoke publicly for the first time Monday, June 27th. Ileana Gutiérrez shared her thoughts at a news conference in favor of state Senator Susan Rubio’s (D-Baldwin Park) Senate Bill 616, or "Piqui’s Law," which aims to protect children from domestic violence as parents separate and … [Read more...]
CA Senate Passes Rubio “Right to Pause” Family Court Bill, Increasing Protections for Children
In a bipartisan and unanimous vote, the California Senate passed a bill today by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will protect victims and children by allowing for a pause in visitation if there are recent signs of escalating violent behavior by an abusive parent. Senate Bill 1265, “The Right to Pause Act: Child Custody Protection,” will amend the Family Code. It will clarify that in … [Read more...]
Is the Legal System Failing Our Children? Then There’s California Podcast – SB 616 “Piqui’s Law”
CA State Senator Susan Rubio, a domestic violence survivor, is joined by Ana Estevez, whose 5-year-old son 'Piqui' was murdered by his abusive father - and by Kathleen Russell, Executive Director of the Center for Judicial Excellence - to discuss her legislative efforts to further protect victims of child abuse and domestic violence, in our family courts. New episode streaming now on Audible, … [Read more...]