February 6, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Legislative Office Building
Room 1D
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan has convened a bipartisan legislative task force to formulate Connecticut's response to domestic violence. As more and more families are experiencing 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
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.
PROGRESS THOUGH PARTNERSHIPS
House Speaker Christoher G. Donovan vowed that his Task Force on Domestic Violence would continue working on legislative initiatives until "domestic violence is a thing of the past." He told a gathering of the Connecticut Council Against Domestic Violence on "Purple Tie Tuesday" that significant progress in the fight against domestic violence is occurring due to partnerships that have formed across the state.
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.
SPEAKER HONORED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION
Citing his "outstanding achievements toward assisting victims of domestic violence," the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence honored House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) with its "Coalition Crusader" award Wednesday. CCADV pointed to the legislative successes of the Speaker's Task Force on Domestic Violence as evidence of Speaker Donovan's commitment to ending domestic violence in Connecticut. 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
HOUSE SPEAKER CHRISTOPHER G. DONOVAN,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE HONORED BY OFFICE OF VICTIM ADVOCATE
Award at Melanie Ilene Rieger Memorial Conference Honors Work to Help Victims of Crimes of Domestic Violence
Citing work to establish “Connecticut as a model in the protection of domestic violence victims across the nation,” the Office of the Victim Advocate honored House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and his Speaker’s Task Force on Domestic Violence with its annual award for improving crime victims’ rights. READ MORE