Cell Phones Collected in Domestic-Abuse Drive
From Times Staff Reports
Rep. Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) has collected 120 used cell phones at his local office for women at risk of domestic violence.
The effort is part of a nationwide campaign to give imperiled women cell phones, providing them quicker access to help in emergencies.
The phones are refurbished and reprogrammed before distribution.
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