Child Abuse Deaths, Incareration Rates Top Agenda at Oklahoma Women’s Coalition Advocacy Day at the Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 8, 2010) – The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition will host Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 2. The event will focus on issues affecting women and girls — and encourages Oklahomans across the state to get involved in legislation impacting women, families, and communities.

The event luncheon will feature the gubernatorial candidates for 2010, including Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Attorney General Drew Edmondson, and State Senator Randy Brogdon. They will share their concerns and solutions regarding women and girls issues.

“The Coalition wants to help Oklahomans learn about the legislative process, understand the issues, and meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol,” said Jean Warner, board chair of the OWC. “The statistics on the state of women and girls in Oklahoma is alarming.”

Oklahoma ranks first in the nation in child abuse deaths and the number of women incarcerated per capita. The state also has high rates of teen births and domestic violence. The Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that formed in 2008 with more than 250 individual members and more than two dozen organizational members. The mission is to improve the lives of Oklahoma women and girls through education and advocacy.

General admission is $30; and $15 for students.  Deadline for registration is Feb. 26.  Additional information and online registration is available at www.oklahomawomenscoalition.org.

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