Domestic Violence: Mission
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A bipartisan legislative task force has been convened to formulate Connecticut's response to domestic violence. As more and more families experience unexpected job losses and financial pressures, we have seen an increased need not only for support services, but programs aimed at prevention and early intervention.
The task force is charged with reviewing budget implications related to domestic violence; identifying trends and research pertaining to social conditions, support services, healthy relationships, education, early intervention, court procedures and advocacy, and assembling a set of legislative recommendations on how best to prevent and address family violence and meet the needs of survivors.
Current News & Issues
February 14, 2013
ONE BILLION RISING
Governor Dan Malloy and Representative Mae Flexer (D-Plainfield, Killingly), among others, spoke at the One Billion Rising event in the lobby of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, part of a global event calling on one billion women and allies to demand an end to violence against women. The event, hosted by the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Planned Parenthood, included the reading of the spoken word poem "Rising" and a flash mob with participants from around the state.
V-Day (February 14) is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls using a variety of performance and visual mediums. The movement started in 1998 in response to Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues.
ONE BILLION RISING
Governor Dan Malloy and Representative Mae Flexer (D-Plainfield, Killingly), among others, spoke at the One Billion Rising event in the lobby of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, part of a global event calling on one billion women and allies to demand an end to violence against women. The event, hosted by the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Planned Parenthood, included the reading of the spoken word poem "Rising" and a flash mob with participants from around the state.
V-Day (February 14) is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls using a variety of performance and visual mediums. The movement started in 1998 in response to Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues.
April 30, 2012
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILL HELPS POLICE, VICTIMS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) says the bill approved by the House gives police officers new tools for responding to incidents of domestic violence, and strengthens the enforcement of restraining orders for victims.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILL HELPS POLICE, VICTIMS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) says the bill approved by the House gives police officers new tools for responding to incidents of domestic violence, and strengthens the enforcement of restraining orders for victims.
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March 23, 2012
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan testified before the Judiciary Committee Friday on behalf of proposed legislation stemming from the task force he created that would support victims, police officers, advocates and other front-line service providers. "We have seen a lot of progress, but tragically, domestic violence continues to plague families in all of our communities," he said.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan testified before the Judiciary Committee Friday on behalf of proposed legislation stemming from the task force he created that would support victims, police officers, advocates and other front-line service providers. "We have seen a lot of progress, but tragically, domestic violence continues to plague families in all of our communities," he said.
February 27, 2012
TASK FORCE PROPOSES CHANGES TO POLICE PROCEDURES
Rep. Flexer announced the Domestic Violence Task Force's 2012 recommendations today. READ MORE
TASK FORCE PROPOSES CHANGES TO POLICE PROCEDURES
Rep. Flexer announced the Domestic Violence Task Force's 2012 recommendations today. READ MORE
November 17, 2011
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NOT THE FAULT OF VICTIM
Why does she stay with him? Why does she let him treat her that way? Why does she put up with it? These are the questions all too often asked of women who are in abusive relationships. But the question we really should be asking is: Why does he treat her this way? READ MORE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NOT THE FAULT OF VICTIM
Why does she stay with him? Why does she let him treat her that way? Why does she put up with it? These are the questions all too often asked of women who are in abusive relationships. But the question we really should be asking is: Why does he treat her this way? READ MORE
October 19, 2011
PURPLE TIE TUESDAY
Rep. Flexer speaks briefly about combating domestic violence during Purple Tie Tuesday at the State Capitol. To help engage men in efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence, men are asked to wear purple ties to demonstrate their commitment to ending domestic violence.
PURPLE TIE TUESDAY
Rep. Flexer speaks briefly about combating domestic violence during Purple Tie Tuesday at the State Capitol. To help engage men in efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence, men are asked to wear purple ties to demonstrate their commitment to ending domestic violence.