CT SB00303

Establishes a task force to study the state-wide response to minors exposed to family violence, including examination of existing policies and procedures across the Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, health care professionals, law enforcement, guardians ad litem, attorneys, and the Judicial Branch

Requires development of a state-wide model policy for responding to minors exposed to family violence to be used by all relevant state agencies, contracted organizations, and professional groups

Task force shall consist of 26 members including state commissioners, the Child Advocate, Chief Public Defender, Chief State's Attorney, legislative committee chairs, and representatives appointed by legislative leaders and the Chief Court Administrator

All appointments must be made within 30 days of the act's effective date, with the first task force meeting to be held within 60 days

Task force must submit its findings and recommendations report to the joint standing committees on human services and children by January 15, 2016, at which time the task force terminates