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Policy
WCADV mobilizes advocates, survivors and concerned individuals to affect policy changes that will support survivors and end domestic violence. WCADV maintains strong relationships with state and federal legislators to ensure that the concerns and wisdom of survivors informs policy decisions. WCADV's advocacy has yielded broad social and legal reform over the past 25 years.
Issues
WCADV works on a range of issues that affect domestic violence victims and victim advocates, with a focus on civil and criminal legal remedies, economic support and justice, and civil rights. Below are our current policy issue priorities.
| Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers | Safe Housing | Improving Restraining Orders | Economic Justice | Gender Violence and Civil Rights | Criminal Justice |
Latest Action
Get Involved
There are number of ways you can help make Wisconsin a more supportive and safer state.
- Receive WCADV Policy Updates (Subscribe)
WCADV sends out regular alerts on the latest legislative actions. The policy updates will keep you informed and so you can advocate for change with your legislators.
- Visit our Take Action page
WCADV posts alerts and provides tips for beings effective advocates for our movement.
- Learn about the Issues
WCADV proactive promotes a legislative agenda to address particularly acute concerns of survivors. Learn about what we are working on, and what you can do to help.
- Testify at Public Hearings
Survivors, advocates and professionals who have first-hand experiences with the policy issues WCADV is working on, are the most powerful proponents for change. If you feel you have insights or experiences you want to share with legislators, please contact WCADV. policy@wcadv.org
- Tell us about what matters to you
WCADV regularly consults with survivors, advocates and professionals in setting its legislative agenda. We welcome your thoughts and ideas. policy@wcadv.org