Piqui's Resolution

Piqui's Resolution HR 113 Adopted

California resolves to make child safety a first priority
Ask your court to adhere to HR 113, Piqui's Resolution, at the request of the Legislature
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On August 23, 2018, 69 Assembly members stood with author Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio to coauthor Piqui's Resolution before the ayes adopted this into CA law.  With other members requesting to coauthor, there are now 77 (out of 80) members of the CA Assembly on this resolution!

Assemblywoman Rubio presents Ana Estevez with a Certificate of Recognition for her work to protect children.
Piqui's Resolution Adopted by the CA Legislature on 8/23/18
Piqui's Resolution is the first step in making child safety a priority in the CA state legislature.  

Aramazd Andressian II, also known as Piqui (pronounced pee-kee), was brutally murdered by his father on April 21, 2017. Piqui's father smothered his son in the backseat of his car after a trip to Disneyland. He committed this heinous crime in retaliation for Piqui's mother, Ana Estevez, asking the courts for protection during the divorce. The abuse was dismissed and no protection was given. Although this became a national story, child death-by-parent has yet to become a priority for many law makers.  

There are over 653 documented cases of children being murdered by a parent here in the United States. 53 of those murders took place here in California. Parents murdering their own children is on the rise and this atrocity must stop now. Since Piqui’s death on April 21, 2017, there have been 44 children murdered by a parent in the United States. 

This resolution states:
  • Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That all court-related professionals should be trauma-informed and trained in recognizing, evaluating, and understanding evidence and the impacts of domestic violence and child abuse; and be it further
  • Resolved, That a court reporter should record all hearings in contested custody cases and all litigants should have access to the court records; and be it further
  • Resolved, That when a child witnesses domestic violence, reports being injured or abused, or there is substantial evidence of child injury, family courts should ensure that the safety of the child has priority over all other considerations in any custody or visitation decision; and be it further
  • Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the California Supreme Court, the Judicial Council, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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To understand Piqui's Resolution fully, read the CA Legislation here.

Learn more about Piqui from the press Ana Estevez, Piqui's courageous mother and advocate, organized here.

Watch
 
Watch author, Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, and one of the 76 coauthors, Assemblyman Mike A. Gipson, speak to the need for this resolution. This video also contains footage of 69 members signing up to coauthor and the Assembly to adopt this historic resolution.
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