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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 99
BY SENATOR BARROW AND REPRESENTATIVE EDMONDS
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To request the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission to study the long-term effects of
domestic violence.
WHEREAS, R.S. 46:2145 created the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission
within the Department of Children and Family Services to, among other things, assist state
leaders in developing and coordinating domestic violence programs and make
recommendations with respect to domestic violence prevention and intervention; and
WHEREAS, the commission is composed of twenty members who represent a broad
spectrum of expertise in matters involving domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the commission is statutorily required to submit a report to the
legislature on February first of each year to include any recommendations for legislation that
it considers necessary and appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the act of domestic violence causes many after effects, including mental
and physical trauma and financial hardships that impact individuals, families, communities,
and the economic stability of our state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
request the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission to study the long-term effects of
domestic violence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in conducting its study, the commission shall
evaluate the long-term effects of domestic violence, including the mental and physical
trauma and financial hardships that impact individuals, families, communities, and the
economic stability of our state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall include its findings and
recommendations in its February 1, 2020, statutorily required report to the legislature,
including whether there is any legislation that is deemed necessary and appropriate regarding
this matter.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services and the chairman of the
Domestic Violence Prevention Commission.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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