CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - -
Cleveland Hill seniors arranged the rally in memory of Kyra Franchetti. The Long Island 2-year-old was eliminated at the hands of her father in 2016. Ever since, Franchetti's mother has actually been on a crusade to keep history from repeating itself.
" Children of all ages are being murdered," Mia Mychajliw, senior, at
Cleveland Hill High School. This is occurring and this is occurring due to the fact that of the continued failings of
New York's family court system."
When
Cleveland Hill senior Mia Mychajliw heard the story of Kyra Franchetti she jumped at the opportunity to make a difference.
" Her death was preventable, she should still be here today. Which actually struck me," stated Mychajliw.
Kyra's mom, Jacqueline, was pregnant with her when she left Kyra's father.
Despite his history of abuse, Jacqueline said a forensic critic recommended joint custody. Soon after, Kyra's father shot and eliminated his two-year-old child while she slept.
He was never ever brought to justice, setting his house on fire and eliminating himself.
" Children's safety must come first and stay at the heart of every decision being made concerning their custody," added Mychajliw.
Cleve Hill senior citizens taking a participation in federal government class got behind the push for Kyra's Law. The legislation calls for more openness in custody decision-making by courts, and stronger factor to consider of the parents' pasts.
Social studies teacher Daniel Scholz was on board and helped set up the awareness occasion.
" Especially with the legislative session ending extremely soon, the budget plan talks as we know took a while," said Scholz. "So, there's not a lot of time to pass this law, so we want to make sure our chosen officials in Albany know that the community is behind this and that they do what they need to do. It's long overdue to secure kids here in
New York."
Pinwheels, a symbol for kid abuse prevention, dotted the field as students strolled the track in support of Kyra's Law.
One student pressed a stroller with Kyra's favorite stuffed toy in it - - Elmo.
Sunday, Jacqueline Franchetti participated in a comparable rally in Albany promoting in her child's memory.
" Kyra was a silly, giggly, pleased young child," Franchetti said. "She was increasingly independent, she liked Elmo, that's why we have Elmo today here and minnie mouse. And she should have to live."
The National Children's Alliance says more than 1,700 kids passed away from abuse and disregard in the United States in 2020.
To read more about Kyra's Law, click on this link.
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