Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse
April 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Virtual meeting only
Zoom Meeting
https://dcfwi.zoom.us/j/83202481341?pwd=z7TnhWe6RlLsKa2SOkO9CnAJjMTGCf.1
Meeting ID: 832 0248 1341
Passcode: 873443
Or call: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting Agenda
9:00 – 9:10 am Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions
9:10 – 9:15 am Review and Approval of Past Minutes
February 2025 minutes
9:15 – 10:00 am Committee Reports:
Council Policy & Procedure Review Committee: Sue Sippel
• Updated policies and procedures
Access Committee: Co-Chair, Rosalind McClain
Budget Committee: Co-Chair, Sue Sippel
Legislative & Policy Committee: Co-Chair, Elizabeth Lucas
10:00 – 10:15 am Discussion of language in current domestic violence statutes
Council Co-Chairs
10:15 – 10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:30 am Presentation: Expanded Venue for Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence Cases and Peer Support Network
The Peer Support Network is a group of volunteer advocates serving those within the domestic abuse profession who may be personally experiencing domestic abuse and are uncomfortable going to their place of employment for services.
Courtney Olson, Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
Kari LaScala, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Lobbying Update
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
12:00 – 12:15 pm DCF Domestic Abuse Grant Program Updates
Stacey Cicero
12:15 – 12:30 pm Public Comments/Adjournment
The Department of Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you have a disability and need to access services, receive information in an alternate format, or need information translated to another language, please call the Domestic Abuse Program at (920) 785-7842. If you are unable to attend this meeting remotely, please call (920) 785-7842 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled can use the free Wisconsin Relay Service (WRS) – 711 to contact the department.
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