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Media Releases


Media Releases


Assembly to Vote on Three Bills to Protect Victims

Madison—The Wisconsin State Assembly is set to take up three bills to protect crime victims and domestic violence victims in particular.  Victim advocates lauded the Assembly and lawmakers for bringing the measures forward.

“October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” said Patti Seger, executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV).  “There is no better time for the legislature to act on this set of legislation that will improve legal protections for victims.”

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Bill Aims to Protect Wisconsinites from Out-of-State Abuse, Stalking and Harassment

Current Law Immunizes Abusers in Other States from Restraining Order Petitions

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 29, 2011

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Victim Advocates Across the State Urge Rejection of Anti-Immigrant Bill

Proposal would Silence Victims and Prevent Abusers and Sex Offenders from Being Reported

For Immediate Release: May 25, 2011

Madison—Victim advocates from across Wisconsin are calling on legislators to reject the anti-immigrant, Arizona-copycat bill that was recently introduced in the state legislature.  Advocates say the measure will make it even more unlikely that immigrant victims of domestic and sexual violence will come forward to report abuse, leaving the community less safe.

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Domestic Violence Advocates Say No to Guns in Shelters

Concealed Carry Bill Would Not Exempt Domestic Violence Programs or Other Sensitive Settings

Immediate Release:  May 4, 2011

Madison-The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other victim advocates from around the state called on legislators to insert reasonable protections for the safety of domestic violence victims, advocates, law enforcement officers and other members of the public in a bill allowing concealed firearms.

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