A little more than three years since the suspicious disappearance and death of 22-year-old vlogger Gabby Petito in 2021, her family is carrying on her legacy by pushing for better domestic violence policies and education.
During a Feb. 26 panel discussion with local Florida law enforcement in Sarasota, Petito’s mother and stepfather, Nichole and Jim Schmidt, attended as special guests. Nichole Schmidt addressed the need and impact of using lethality assessments during domestic violence calls by law enforcement.
The panel, hosted by the Sarasota County Bar Association, was an opportunity for the legal community to pose questions and learn more about how law enforcement handles domestic violence calls and how they keep the peace during family feuds…