Our fight to end domestic violence

GENERALLY SPEAKING / From the desk of Gentner Drummond

The state Legislature’s recently completed session was productive for Oklahomans in many ways. I am especially pleased that legislators passed several new laws that will help in our fight against domestic violence.

Sadly, Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any other state. Approximately 40 percent of Oklahoma women and 38 percent of men have been or currently are being abused physically. We also have the second-highest rate of the number of women killed by men.