House. Select Committee on Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services (HR 229)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1989 - 1990
biographical statement
On December 6, 1989, House Resolution 229 was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, creating a Select Committee to study the availability of services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Members of this committee included Connie Maine (chairwoman), Kevin Blaum, James Clark, Lois Hagarty, Kenneth Jadlowiec, Stanley Jarolin, Ted Kondrich, Karen Ritter, and Leo Trich Jr. The final report was presented June 25, 1950.
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Select Committee on Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services (HR 229), 1989-1990
Collection
Identifier: SS1989_01
Scope and Contents
Three public hearings were held regarding this subject, and testimony was heard by experts in the field, service providers, law enforcement personnel, and survivors of rape and domestic violence. The Committee made recommendations to increase state funding levels for rape crisis and domestic violence programs, and initiatives that would not require funding. Their suggestions covered the introduction of new legislation that would protect the rights of victims and provide for funding for new...
Dates:
1989 - 1990