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West Haven rolls out city-wide domestic violence campaign and public-health outreach
Summary
City human services and public health officials outlined a two-pronged domestic violence prevention and intervention campaign, new outreach partners, expanded data sharing with police and school-based prevention work, plus ongoing public-health initiatives including mosquito control, Narcan distribution, and grants oversight.
City human services and public health officials described a stepped-up domestic violence prevention and intervention campaign and several community health initiatives during the Health, Welfare and Safety committee presentation on June 9.
John Carano, West Haven commissioner of human services, said the campaign pairs prevention work in schools and community organizations with intervention services coordinated with the West Haven Police Department and partner providers. "The goal is to raise awareness about domestic violence, to help break the silence, reduce the stigma, and connect survivors to the support they need," Carano said.
The city announced a two-pronged approach: prevention through the schools and community outreach, and intervention through the police department, the family center and a network of victim service…
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