Mississippi Lawmakers Fail to Protect Families by Killing Domestic Violence Offender Registry Bills

How Much More Must Suffer Before Accountability Comes?Kimberly Bartlett’s story is not an isolated tragedy; it is a chilling example of what happens when government fails to act decisively in the face of repeated domestic violence. After surviving two brutal attacks by separate partners—including one who strangled her and tried to beat her with a hammer—Bartlett’s hope for justice was tied to the creation of a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders. Such a tool could empower citizens to make safer choices, while holding perpetrators accountable beyond mere incarceration.Yet despite bipartisan support and five separate bills introduced in the...