Get Involved
Community Members
Sign on to our community letter of support!
Call and email your own State Rep and Senator:
Find your legislators’ contact information here.
Use our pre-made scripts or call to thank your representative if they are already co-sponsors of the bill. Find our sponsor list below.
Sign-on In Support of Our Legislation
Call and Email the Joint Judiciary Committee Chairs:
Senator Gary Winfield: Gary.Winfield@cga.ct.gov, 860-240-0475
Rep. Steven Stafstrom: Steve.Stafstrom@cga.ct.gov, (860) 240-8585
Contact Our Bill Sponsor:
Senator Mae Flexer: Mae.Flexer@cga.ct.gov, 860-240-8634
Spread the word:
Post about the Bill on social media, and encourage your friends to do the same. Use our pre-made graphics and posts.
Spread the word:
Post about the Bill on social media, and encourage your friends to do the same.
Join or host a community event or rally:
Join or help organize town halls, rallies, or info sessions.
Use the form below to share your event ideas.
Educate yourself & others:
Review our testimony and the full bill text.
Survivors
Your engagement is powerful. Even within the constraints of incarceration, there are meaningful ways to take action and be heard. Here are some ways you can participate and help push this bill forward:
Here are some actions you can take or share:
If it feels safe, consider sharing your story. You can write a letter, testimonial, or poem about your experience. We’ll work with you to protect your identity and share your words anonymously if needed. With your consent, your voice may be included in advocacy efforts, campaigns, or even shared with lawmakers to help advance the Bill.
Sign or circulate paper petitions or collective letters of support.
Participate in educational or support programs related to domestic violence, trauma recovery, or advocacy.
Connect with outside advocates who can amplify your voice.
Write to lawmakers to share your experience or support for the bill.
If you believe this bill could bring you relief, talk with your defense team about creating a plan for what to do if the bill passes. We’ll be developing more legal resources and guidance as things progress.
Lawmakers
Join the growing list of representatives supporting this bill through co-sponsorship:
Rep. Kai J. Belton, 100th Dist., Rep. Nick Gauthier, 38th Dist., Rep. Amy Morrin Bello, 28th Dist., Rep. Hilda E. Santiago, 84th Dist., Rep. Hubert D. Delany, 144th Dist., Rep. Trenee McGee, 116th Dist., Rep. Jennifer Leeper, 132nd Dist., Rep. Michael "MJ" Shannon, 117th Dist., Rep. Dominique Johnson, 143rd Dist., Rep. Robin E. Comey, 102nd Dist., Rep. Matt Blumenthal, 147th Dist., Rep. Steven Winter, 94th Dist.
Rep. Josh Elliott, 88th Dist., Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, 18th Dist., Rep. Lucy Dathan, 142nd Dist., Rep. Gary A. Turco, 27th Dist., Rep. David DeFronzo, 26th Dist., Rep. Kate Farrar, 20th Dist., Rep. Kadeem Roberts, 137th Dist., Sen. MD Rahman, 4th Dist., Rep. Maryam Khan, 5th Dist., Sen. Saud Anwar, 3rd Dist., Rep. Anne M. Hughes, 135th Dist., Rep. Nicholas Menapace, 37th Dist.
Get in touch.
If you’re interested in collaborating, please provide your information, and we will contact you soon. We look forward to connecting with you.