We're raising funds for our first phase of Izzy's Law FL, a cause dedicated to changing legislation in Florida dedicated to custody exchanges when domestic violence is involved.

In Florida, there is no legislation that prevents a child from being exchanged with another parent when there is a domestic violence situation present in that parent's home. This glaring legislative gap places countless children at severe risk of physical and emotional harm. Every year, children are put in precarious positions due to judicial oversights and existing legal frameworks that fail to prioritize their safety.

It's crucial to implement legislation that specifically prohibits any child from being exchanged into an environment where domestic violence is present. By doing so, we can protect them from experiencing trauma and ensure their well-being is safeguarded above all else.

Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicate that 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children witness these instances at home. By permitting exchanges into homes afflicted by such violence, we are unknowingly subjecting them to potential life-long psychological scars.

I urge lawmakers in Florida to introduce and pass legislation that mandates careful assessments of home environments before allowing child exchanges. We need laws that uphold the safety of our children as paramount and ensure that no child is put in harm's way due to existing domestic troubles.

The first phase of Izzy's Law FL focuses on raising public awareness, educating communities about the impact of domestic violence on children, and building support for meaningful legislative reform. During this phase, donations help fund website development, educational materials, community outreach, social media campaigns, petition promotion, and advocacy efforts across Florida. Our goal is to create a strong foundation of public support that will help bring the voices of concerned parents, families, and child advocates to lawmakers throughout the state.