Domestic Violence Survivors

Nonprofits across the state saw their funds drop by more than half at the same time domestic violence deaths are rising.

Leaving an abusive partner is often extremely difficult, and dangerous. But research shows that when police ask the right questions, it can get a bit easier.

One bill would require police to ask a standard set of risk assessment questions at every domestic violence call. The other would require officers to check for existing military protection orders when a service member is involved.