CWCS Issue Briefs

Each legislative session, CWCS creates issue briefs to help legislators make informed decisions when drafting legislation that would affect Connecticut’s women, children and seniors.

2017 Issue Briefs

Providing Feminine Hygiene Products in Schools, Shelters and Prisons

Inaccessibility of Physicians’ Offices and Healthcare Facilities a Problem for Women with Disabilities

Gender-Based Wage Gap in Connecticut

State-Mandated Parental Notification for Abortion Puts Minors at Risk

Policy Update:
Women

CWCS is a member of the Sexual Assault Kit Working Group which is responsible for examining & limiting barriers for submitting evidence.

Policy Update:
Children

CWCS has announced that we are creating a new legislative task force to review issues around water safety and children.

Policy Update:
Seniors

CWCS convenes the Senior Center Task Force. Click the image above to view the latest meeting information.

CWCS in the News and Community

Talking with Kids About Tragedies

A message from our executive director on how to talk to children about school shooting tragedies

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