Videos
October 12, 2011
THE SOUND OF HOPE: PREVENT, PROTECT, PROSECUTE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan addressed the 12th Annual Sound of Hope event in New Haven Oct. 12 memorializing victims of domestic violence. He told the gathering that the legislature has listened to family members in enacting laws designed to prevent abuse, protect victims and their families, and prosecute those who commit violent acts.
THE SOUND OF HOPE: PREVENT, PROTECT, PROSECUTE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan addressed the 12th Annual Sound of Hope event in New Haven Oct. 12 memorializing victims of domestic violence. He told the gathering that the legislature has listened to family members in enacting laws designed to prevent abuse, protect victims and their families, and prosecute those who commit violent acts.
August 9, 2011
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
It’s been a difficult few months for our community as four local families have had to deal with domestic violence related homicides of Wallingford and Southington residents just this spring and summer. READ MORE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
It’s been a difficult few months for our community as four local families have had to deal with domestic violence related homicides of Wallingford and Southington residents just this spring and summer. READ MORE
March 30, 2011
STRENGTHENING THE STATE'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan testified today that new legislation on domestic violence would protect teen violence victims, strengthen restraining orders, and address the controversial practice of "undercutting" in the bail bonds system. READ MORE
STRENGTHENING THE STATE'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan testified today that new legislation on domestic violence would protect teen violence victims, strengthen restraining orders, and address the controversial practice of "undercutting" in the bail bonds system. READ MORE
March 15, 2011
PROTECTING TEENS FROM DATING VIOLENCE
Rep. Mae Flexer speaks briefly about how teen dating violence is a growing problem. Legislation to require that teen dating violence be subject to the same reporting, investigation, notification and intervention protocols as bullying was the subject of a Human Services public hearing. READ MORE
PROTECTING TEENS FROM DATING VIOLENCE
Rep. Mae Flexer speaks briefly about how teen dating violence is a growing problem. Legislation to require that teen dating violence be subject to the same reporting, investigation, notification and intervention protocols as bullying was the subject of a Human Services public hearing. READ MORE
April 30, 2010
STEMMING THE TIDE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
After the historic passage of new domestic violence legislation through the House of Representatives, Speaker Chris Donovan and Rep. Mae Flexer joined the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence to urge the Senate to pass the 3 bills and the Governor to sign them into law.
STEMMING THE TIDE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
After the historic passage of new domestic violence legislation through the House of Representatives, Speaker Chris Donovan and Rep. Mae Flexer joined the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence to urge the Senate to pass the 3 bills and the Governor to sign them into law.
March 15, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN: STATE MUST DO MORE TO AID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Speaker Donovan testifies before joint public hearing
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) testified today before a joint public hearing of the Judiciary Committee and Human Services Committee in support of the recommendations of the Speaker's Task Force on Domestic Violence. READ MORE
SPEAKER DONOVAN: STATE MUST DO MORE TO AID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Speaker Donovan testifies before joint public hearing
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) testified today before a joint public hearing of the Judiciary Committee and Human Services Committee in support of the recommendations of the Speaker's Task Force on Domestic Violence. READ MORE
February 8, 2010
LEGISLATURE'S TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS
The group created by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to identify ways to improve Connecticut's response to incidents of domestic violence released their final report of recommendations to the General Assembly on Monday morning. READ MORE
LEGISLATURE'S TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS
The group created by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to identify ways to improve Connecticut's response to incidents of domestic violence released their final report of recommendations to the General Assembly on Monday morning. READ MORE
November 6, 2009
REP. FLEXER APPOINTED CHAIR OF LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
State Representative Mae Flexer (D-Killingly, Plainfield, Sterling) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve as chairwoman of a legislative task force that will help formulate Connecticut's response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession. READ MORE
REP. FLEXER APPOINTED CHAIR OF LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
State Representative Mae Flexer (D-Killingly, Plainfield, Sterling) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve as chairwoman of a legislative task force that will help formulate Connecticut's response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession. READ MORE