October 1, 2012

GOV. MALLOY RECOGNIZES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Legislation Strengthens Protections for Victims

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued a proclamation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2012.

In June 2012, the Governor signed Public Act 12-114 , An Act Concerning Domestic Violence, which strengthened protections against domestic violence in Connecticut including expanding the definition of stalking and allowing courts to issue restraining orders for a full year, up from six months.

In his first year in office, Governor Malloy signed legislation that implemented new safety measures for victims of domestic violence-including teen dating violence-and funding 24-hour staffing at protective domestic violence shelters.

**Download: Gov. Malloy's proclamation declaring October 2012 "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"

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For Immediate Release: October 1, 2012

Facebook: Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy