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* An Illinois Review headline…
ILLINOIS INVADES PRIVACY OF THE HAIR SALON. REQUIRES HAIRDRESSERS TO REPORT ON CLIENTS.
The comments are quite something…
Now the useless politicians of both parties add to the police state with new snitch policies…just like the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966.
Um, no.
* If you actually read the story that the IR piece is based on, you’ll see that reporting abuse is not legally mandated…
A new Illinois law requires all licensed hair dressers to get training to help identify signs of domestic abuse in their clients.
“Any kinds of tender spots on the scalp that are unexplainable or bruising along the hairline too,” says [Family Resources director Brittney Delp].
Stylists will take a one hour class every two years when they get their license renewed. […]
The law protects stylists from lawsuits if they report signs of abuse. But it does not require them to report any signs of abuse to police.
Emphasis added.
The statute is here. And it’s based on a national awareness effort by the Professional Beauty Association.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:17 pm
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So asking hairdressers to report potential signs of abuse is somehow translated into a “police state” argument. Got it. Here’s hoping nobody in their family ever gets abused, but someone turns the other way because reporting that abuse is just a bunch of “police state” nonsense.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:23 pm
An example of how accurate and reliable IR is.
Comment by anon Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:24 pm
“Big Barber is Watching You”
Lighten up, people. It’s not a big deal.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:26 pm
Gosh. I’m a pretty conservative guy, but I would hope any decent and compassionate person would do this without being told to. Until this very moment, it never occurred to me that this person would have insight, but it makes sense.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:29 pm
‘Why read the article? The headline fits the narrative I want to believe and allows me to go nuts in the comment section.’
Sadly, I see this in the comments of almost every article now.
Comment by illini97 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:31 pm
Fran and the boys have really jumped the shark over there at IR. Pretending Trump will save the babies is enough to help them ignore every other anti-Christian aspect of his campaign.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:31 pm
the comment on moving to someone other than a professional hairdresser was hilarious because it also talked about home schooling. omg.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:36 pm
Now the real nutjobs will be easier to spot with their tinfoil hats and their Flowbee haircuts.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:48 pm
Ron - your comment about Flowbees is on par with Oswego Willy’s crack about Madigan wearing high pants to show off his Buster Browns.
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 1:58 pm
This started with the National Cosmetology Association’s “Cut it Out” campaign. (It’s a brilliant idea).
Cosmetologists are not asked to provide counseling or report. They learn a few basic messages to share with clients if they observe or hear in conversation signs of abuse. 1) It’s not your fault, 2) you are not alone, 3) here is a number you can call for help.
Other states have programs where medical professionals receive a similar training. This includes dentists, nurses, and doctors.
It’s very helpful. DV is an under-reported crime. It’s personal. it’s isolating. And people talk to their hair and nail professionals - some weekly. it’s better to be prepared with supports than say the wrong thing.
Illinois is a trailblazer with this legislation an should be proud.
Comment by Square Pegs Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 2:47 pm
My Wife Who Is A Hairdresser Says Is This For Real??
Comment by Shake Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:28 pm
Yeah, just like the Cultural Revolution.
You know, these IR people have driver’s licenses. Give that a think when you’ve got those high beams coming at you on a state road.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/11/the-cultural-revolution-50-years-on-all-you-need-to-know-about-chinas-political-convulsion
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 5:00 pm
>The law protects stylists from lawsuits if they report signs of abuse.
I’m too late to the party comment-wise, but would think they’d really like this provision.
Comment by Earnest Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 7:48 am
I’m with Square Peg on this. The Professional Beauty Association has been leading this campaign, if memory serves me, for 10 or more years. Part of it is that intimate abusers sometimes give their victims the small freedom of going to a salon, so the PBA wants to give its members the information and training necessary to help the victims get out of the abuse.
Or should we be left with the unsettling thought that IR is OK with intimate partner violence?
Comment by Lynn S. Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 8:59 am