NEW YORK (WBNG) -- New York State Senator Lea Webb is pushing for the state to adopt assessments in domestic violence cases that paint a clearer picture of a victim’s risk.

The assessments, used by law enforcement, allow them to identify people who are at a high risk of serious injury or death from their partners. Senator Webb is sponsoring a bill to mandate these assessments during all domestic violence responses.

The Senator said the tool focuses on prevention to save the lives of victims before it’s too late.

“This issue impacts folks at every socioeconomic level with respect to domestic violence, and it is imperative that we continue to invest as a state to make sure that we are protecting victims and ultimately helping folks to survive and thrive, especially after these horrific ex

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