Law Office of Lois Rowman

SCATI Speakers: Lois Sicignano Rowman, Esq. Law Office of Lois Rowman I may be addressing issues for the clients that have to do with family court, child suppo...rt, custody issues Every Thursday we’re sharing SCATI Speakers: highlight clips from our SCATI task force members sharing their expertise on combatting human trafficking in Suffolk County. Today, we feature Lois Sicignano Rowman, Esq. Visit https://www.lorowlaw.com If you see a situation of potential forced labor or sexual exploitation, report it locally to Suffolk County, call 1-800-220-TIPS, nationally to National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. For emergencies call 911. If you would like to join efforts to end human trafficking, volunteer or donate to local community organizations already in the fight visit https://linktr.ee/scatilongisland to learn more. #scatili #knockoutht #bluemasksli #scatispeakers

A reminder that Early Voting begins TOMORROW, Saturday, 10/24 and runs until next Sunday, 11/1. For those of you who have decided to vote *in-person*, tomorrow ...is your first opportunity to do so! Or, if you have decided to use an absentee ballot but wish to hand deliver it, you may deliver your ballot to an Early Voting location *during polling hours*. Early Voting polling locations and times are below!

In several U.S. states, marriage is a defense to statutory rape. This is commonly known as a "marry your rapist" loophole. It's just one more reason we need to #EndChildMarriage. #18NoExceptions #MarryYourRapist UN Women

Please join me, the Drug Prevention Coalition for Town of Brookhaven District 1, Stony Brook University and CPO - Center for Prevention and Outreach for a Drive-Thru Wellness Day on Saturday, October 24th!

Please join me on Oct. 28th for this important discussion on sex trafficking in our community.

Such a sad case for everyone involved.

Suffolk County’s ban the box law takes effect today, August 25, 2020, bringing a big change for prospective employees as well as employers. The law prohibit...s a conviction history checkbox from appearing on job applications and allows employers to inquire about a job applicant’s criminal conviction history only after an initial interview has taken place. The aim of the law is to ensure fair employment screenings by giving applicants the chance to showcase their skills and qualities without being denied that initial opportunity due to a conviction history. A FEW THINGS TO KNOW: 1 The law applies to any employer located in Suffolk County with 15 or more employees. 2 Prospective employers cannot ask questions regarding or pertaining to an applicant’s prior criminal conviction on any job application. 3 Consideration of a candidate’s prior criminal convictions may be considered only after an initial interview takes place. In cases where there isn’t an interview process and applicants are hired based strictly on their resume, the employer must inform the applicant whether a criminal background check will be conducted before the employment is to begin. WHO ENFORCES THIS?: Violations may be alleged to Suffolk County’s Human Rights Commission, which may investigate and seek civil penalties and damages in accordance with county code. READ MORE: The law was passed earlier this year in a bipartisan fashion, with Legislator Susan A. Berland as the main sponsor and Legislators Samuel Gonzalez and Kevin McCaffrey as co-sponsors. Read more at https://www.scnylegislature.us//Introductory-Resolution-10

SCATI Speakers: Lois Sicignano Rowman, Esq. I may be addressing issues for the clients that have to do with family court, child support, custody issues Every... Thursday we’re sharing SCATI Speakers: highlight clips from our SCATI task force members sharing their expertise on combatting human trafficking in Suffolk County. Today, we feature Lois Sicignano Rowman, Esq. Visit https://www.lorowlaw.com If you see a situation of potential forced labor or sexual exploitation, report it locally to Suffolk County, call 1-800-220-TIPS, nationally to National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. For emergencies call 911. If you would like to join efforts to end human trafficking, volunteer or donate to local community organizations already in the fight visit https://linktr.ee/scatilongisland to learn more. #scatili #knockoutht #bluemasksli #scatispeakers

Join this free film screening and Q&A with the Sands of Silence documentary director Chelo Alvarez-Stehle and sex-trafficking survivor and film protagonist Vi...rginia Isaias. A discussion of New York’s regional and statewide response to human trafficking, its support for victims, and resources available for the community with Elizabeth Cronin, New York State Office of Victims Service director will follow. Register here http://brooklynda.org/htawareness2021-community/ This event is supported by Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force, Suffolk County Anti-Trafficking Initiative, Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force, NYS Office of Victim Services, and Zonta Club of Suffolk County, NY, USA

The Zonta Club of Suffolk County needs your help now more than ever to fulfill our goals for 2021. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of women and g...irls in Suffolk County. In past years, we’ve had fundraisers that enabled us to award scholarships to local students, sustained our work with the Madonna Heights Residence Program as well as support Zonta International’s projects. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Your tax-deductible donation will allow us to continue our impactful service and advocacy in Suffolk County, New York. To donate, please PM or email us at [email protected] for payment details. #Zonta #Charity #SuffolkCounty #FemaleEmpowerment

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. #dhsbluecampaign Visit SCATILI.org to learn more. Follow @scatilongisland on Instagram and @scatili on Facebook.

Kudos to Sheriff Toulon and his team!

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