| Today, I met with members of the Connecticut Sentencing Commission for an update on the subcommittee that Chair Stafstrom and I requested be created to examine sentencing outcomes in domestic and intimate partner violence cases.
Key takeaways:
- Connecticut is an outlier—unlike other states, we have few explicit statutes addressing domestic violence sentencing and structures.
- The commission is analyzing 21 years of data (over 478 victims) to assess trends in protective orders, prior concerns, and sentencing disparities.
- A comparative review of other states is underway to identify best practices.
- The final report is being drafted with recommendations on definitions, early intervention points, and sentencing reforms—expected for release in early summer.
I remain committed to ensuring Connecticut strengthens its laws to better protect victims and hold offenders accountable. More updates to come.
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