At the 35th Annual Crime Victims Conference in Midway, we discussed S.B. 117, highlighting how stakeholders worked together to expand the life-saving lethality assessment protocol statewide. We turned a tragedy into a triumph and pain into sound public policy.

Apparently blue and white was the outfit theme during our visit to New Horizons for our annual Utah Domestic Violence Coalition tour of #DomesticViolence programs. 🤩🤩🤩

Thank you San Juan Record for joining us in Blanding to help spread the word about the new lethality assessment protocol rolling out with law enforcement agencies and #DomesticAbuse shelter programs statewide. Thank you Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson & Utah Public Safety for partnership to save lives.

This week, we would like to focus on the work of Gentle Ironhawk Shelter. Curious about how the shelter got its name? Watch the video! youtu.be/r4Eb8UbkfLg

Appreciate everyone humoring me to achieve my photographic visions of goofy poses. 🤩😎

Thank you Congressman Blake Moore and team for taking the time to meet with UDVC and UCASA- Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault this morning about victim services being provided by nonprofit organizations across Utah. Appreciate the support for this work and fed funding role meeting increasing need in our state. #utpol

Appreciate the time from @RepJohnCurtis and his staff to talk with us and UCASA- Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault for NNEDV and NAESV federal advocacy days. Thank you, Rep. Curtis, for supporting federal funding for critical sexual and domestic violence victim services across Utah. #utpol

Last (but not least!) meeting of the day was w/ Senator Mitt Romney and his DC team. So appreciative of their time and interest in learning about Utah domestic/sexual violence services & how important federal funding is for keeping their doors open and crisis lines answered. #utpol

2023 Advocacy Days in the books! Thanks NNEDV NAESV for chance to learn, connect, elevate voices of survivors & service providers (in person!). And to Senator Mitt Romney Mike Lee Congressman Blake Moore @RepJohnCurtis Chris Stewart for talking with us & UCASA- Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault. #utpol

All people deserve to feel safe from sexual and domestic violence in their homes and communities. Thank you to the representatives from UCASA- Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Utah Domestic Violence Coalition for meeting with me to discuss ways to better support victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

I’ve been to my fair share of DC “days on the hill.” Never have I gotten to meet w/more than one actual member. Most times it’s none. Love staffers - they know their stuff & do a lot of the policy work - but nice that 3 of 6 UT Congressmen talked w/us directly this time. #utpol

Might be the most worthwhile read of your day. sltrib.com/opinion/commen…

"We start by believing victims, and we safety plan for everything. If somebody says something is happening, you safety plan for it.” The warning signs experts found in recordings by an Enoch father who murdered his family ksl.com/article/506725…

Thank you Kyle Dunphey and Deseret News for using these recordings to give in-depth look at abusive behavior with DV experts. People ask what we should do about abuse in Utah? Understand dynamics, listen & believe victims when they come to you, find an advocate to help safety plan.

This story is important. Painful, but important.

We appreciate being part of this conversation, and for some much-needed updated info on #domesticviolence in Utah. Thank you Utah Women & Leadership Project for your incredible work for our state! Erin Jemison #utpol #utleg

Thanks for having us CAPSA and appreciate Dan Johnson and Chris Wilson for joining us and for all your support of #DomesticViolence services in our state. #utleg

Even though service providers were awarded funds during the last legislative session, these dollars will not cover funding losses. Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson #utpol #SB117 #utleg deseret.com/utah/2023/6/28…