Domestic Violence

CAPSA is a nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It's at risk of trimming or eliminating vital services due to federal and state funding limitations.

Kerry Bringhurst and Holly Richardson cover big topics of this past legislative session, including nuclear energy promotion and domestic violence prevention funding.

In other news, the 2nd Congressional District primary race between Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. And, Utahns and sheep are both working to remove debris that could spark or further spread wildfires.

The Utah Women and Leadership Project released three new research summaries detailing public perception and awareness of issues affecting women in Utah like domestic violence and sexual assault.

And an update on the bill that would offer student teachers a stipend.

Today we’re going to check in with CAPSA, a domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center serving Cache County and the Bear Lake area. We’ll talk about services, reporting abuse, and healing from trauma, among other topics. Well talk with Misty Hewitt, Social Services Director at CAPSA and James Boyd, Chief Development Officer at CAPSA.435.753.2500 is the 24/7 number for CAPSA. Statewide number is 1-800.897.5465.

In other news, a new domestic violence assessment tool has inadvertently shared sensitive information about at least one victim.

Utah has a new law, which ushers in a tool to help law enforcement identify high-risk cases of domestic violence. Experts say while the passage of Senate Bill 117 will help save lives, cuts in federal funding for service providers may present difficulties.

Senate Bill 117, a bill revolving around domestic violence, has passed the Utah State Legislature.

On this episode we discuss school vouchers, health care for trans youth and a domestic violence database.