I know many think of bullying as a problem faced primarily by young people, but we have seen this become more and more of a problem for our senior community. Although Wilson's bill stalled after passage in the House, he managed to insert the same provisions into SB732 which has now been signed by Governor Nixon and will become law on August 28, 2016. Working closely with her Missouri state representative, Ken Wilson, they put together a coalition to support these efforts. On July 8, 2016, our colleague in Missouri, Edie Stephenson, succeeded in her advocacy to create legal protections from bullying for people living with a disability as well as elderly persons. Law to Protect Elderly & Disabled from Bullying We have 7 working days before the session ends, do help get us to the finish line.

We are grateful for the support of CHAPA and honored to work with them on behalf of housing issues, including for elderly and disabled residents. CHAPA supports S1984 and the work of the Stop Bullying Coalition because it will help residents in subsidized housing have safe homes.-Brenda Clement, Executive Director, CHAPA This creates an unhealthy community and living environment.

Unfortunately, residents in subsidized housing, many of which are elderly or disabled, often face bullying. CHAPA is a a highly respected planning and advocacy organization in the field of housing in Massachusetts.ĬHAPA works with housing advocates across the Commonwealth to ensure that everyone in the Commonwealth has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Brenda Clement, the Executive Director of CHAPA, has written to Speaker Robert DeLeo and to Brian Dempsey, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, to support passage of S1984.

A Tree for Max by Jerry Halberstadt