States of Protection

I find many are shocked to learn the extreme variances in state protection laws. Especially here in my home state of California, which has the strongest protection in the country. California and Kentucky are the only states that specifically require injuries caused by domestic violence to be reported. Eight states require reporting of non-accidental or intentional injuries to law enforcement; these states are Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. 18 States, including California also have legislation mandating reporting of injuries caused by criminal conduct. Most shocking is the list of states that mandate reporting for injuries caused by firearms, stab or knife wounds, injuries caused with deadly weapons and burns...45 states and the District of Columbia require this but importantly there is virtually no protection in these 4 states where not even a gunshot wound summons authorities...(Kentucky has specific legislation for reporting) GEORGIA, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, and WASHINGTON. If you love someone who lives in or travels to one of these five states, know they are at risk. My own ordeal in Washington State appauls many who are under the impression that federal laws would mandate reporting. It does not. Each state adopts its own legislation/reporting requirements. Please assist in getting out the word, and comment if you have contacts in these five states who may assist in legislative advocacy efforts or potential media contacts in these states. BE SAFE. I LOVE YOU.