To promote an environment of truth and public awareness about domestic violence! If we had known, Alessandra’s death might have been prevented.
Alessandra Barlas was just 27 years old when she was murdered in October 2015 by her former boyfriend. We, her family, learned afterward that he had previously served time in jail for a domestic violence conviction. Alessandra’s murder is a tragic example of our need for a different approach in dealing with convicted abusers. Today, the law enforcement authorities are not required to make informat
10/29/2025
DiAnn and I were honored to be present for the ribbon cutting for the opening of SafeNest’s “Nest” community space to serve the Domestic Violence Advocacy community in Las Vegas. It was good to stand with Liz Ortenburger, SafeNest CEO and The Alessandra Foundation Board member
10/23/2025
It has been 10 years today that Alessandra was brutally murdered - taken from her family and friends. She lived a very long and active life in 27 years. She was full of life and love. She truly understood and lived her life how Paul described love - “(Love) does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love NEVER fails” 1 Cor 13:6-8a NLT. We continue to honor her memory and legacy of the meaning of her name - "Helper and Defender of Mankind." Please hug your friends and family, not just today, but every day. She passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, so she is safe for eternity. Se agapo, Alessouli❤️
10/14/2025
Domestic violence homicides surge in Las Vegas despite overall murder rate decline Domestic violence–related homicides now account for a growing share of all murders in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, even as police report a decline in total
09/03/2025
https://www.foxnews.com/us/college-student-gunned-down-by-ex-boyfriend-after-months-stalking-report
When is enough, enough?😢💔😢💔 Restraining orders provide false sense of security. This is a mental illness issue. Wake up America. Criminals don’t follow the law, so don’t expect them to. Prosecute and lock them up for a long time. Policies matter. Government exists to protect the innocent not the guilty
College student gunned down by ex-boyfriend after months of stalking: report Twenty-year-old Sarah Carroll was killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide at a Michigan apartment while she was reportedly seeking a restraining order against him.
03/29/2025
Great Alessandra Foundation Board meeting this morning 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️ We welcomed new Board members Margaret Hand and Liz Ortenburger. Nevada Assemblyman Toby Yurek joined us to update the Board on the progress of AB 162 “Alessandra’s Law” now in the legislative pipeline in Carson City. Grateful for these Champions of Love and Justice 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
03/23/2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday, sweet Alessandra ❤️❤️ The life you lived has inspired many people to stand for justice. Your name means “Helper and Defender of Mankind.” The Alessandra Foundation will continue to carry your spirit of service and love❤️❤️You are loved and missed every day. Se agapo ❤️❤️❤️
03/07/2025
❤️❤️Thank you Michelle Afshar, Katrina Esparza, Liz Ortenburger and Assemblyman Toby Yurek for presenting AB 162 Alessandra’s Law before the Assembly Judiciary Committee this morning 🙏🏻❤️💔💔
02/27/2025
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Mysterious bullet, body in luggage bag still stump homicide investigators Of all the homicides Las Vegas police responded to in 2024, the case of Lina Pi Gill stood out to Metropolitan Police Department homicide Lt. Robert Price.
12/07/2024
Honored, once again, to stand with these Heroes - The Board members of The Alessandra Foundation - for this year’s Board Meeting. Celebrating breakthroughs, planning and standing together to break the scourge of Domestic Violence 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
11/19/2024
Honored to meet with Nevada Assemblyman Toby Yurek, Eddie Garcia (former Dallas PD Chief), Lt. Julio Gonzalez Dallas PD and Cindy Pavia CoS Asm Yurek to strategize success for proposed “Alessandra’s Law” in Nevada. Chief Garcia and Lt. Gonzalez offered valuable insights from the success gained in passing Tx HB 5202🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 So grateful for these public servants ❤️