Policy Updates (2020)
CCASA/VFC Policy Director will discuss the impact and implementation needs of laws passed in the 2020 Legislative session. Each bill creates new advocacy opportunities and contains vital information for multidisciplinary responders working with sexual assault and domestic violence victims. The Presenters will provide an overview of each of these bills, and will help troubleshoot implementation challenges. The Presenters will also discuss ways to be involved with sexual assault and domestic violence policy advocacy, and lead audience discussion regarding upcoming national and local trends in sexual assault/domestic violence policy work. We will discuss regarding upcoming national and local trends in sexual assault/domestic violence policy work with a focus on CCASA/VFC priorities for future legislation.