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March 25, 2021 by pbcnow

Jennifer’s Law puts Domestic Violence at the forefront of custody decisions

This doesn’t directly address DV and DCF, but the article below had a quote from a Connecticut legislator that I thought sort of summed up the Catch-22 women in DV relationships find themselves in.  This is in support of Jennifer’s Law, which apparently puts DV at the forefront of custody decisions.
“When women are the victims of abuse, they seek safety for themselves and their children. Often that means staying with the abuser because the danger of leaving is too great. But when victims do summon the courage to leave, we have a responsibility to believe and protect them. Too many women have lost their lives just trying to get free. And too many children have become collateral damage in this struggle. It’s time for us to shine a light on DV in all its forms and protect those who need protecting. Women feel shame and fear when they’re with their abuser and when they leave they are re-traumatized by a society that doesn’t believe them. DV is a public health crisis that’s been exacerbated by the pandemic. And oftentimes the signs are invisible. Many victims say that the invisible forms of DV – Coercive Control – are more terrifying than physical violence. It’s time to update our systems and beliefs to reflect this reality. It’s time to remove the stigma, shame and fear. It’s time for real change,” said Senator Alex Kasser, lead sponsor of this legislation.
https://www.facebook.com/100348781476680/posts/283089559869267/

Adrianne Pugh

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