Public Policy Resources

"Public policy" can be defined as the system of laws, regulatory measures, funding priorities, and other rules established by governmental entities and representatives.

Legislative advocacy is one of the tools we can use to affect that public policy. The goal of MCBW's legislative advocacy is to influence and shape the policies that affect the well-being of the public and to ensure that Minnesota's public policy enhances the safety of battered women and their children and supports their pursuit of a better life.

The 2010 Legislative Session Summary

For a summary of MCBW's 2009 legislative accomplishments, please contact ThaoMee Xiong at txiong@mcbw.org or 651-646-6177 X 10.

The 2011 Legislative Session

The 2010 Legislative Session will begin in January 2011. MCBW is currently discussing legislative priorities with our member programs and meeting with stakeholders throughout the state. 

MCBW is currently surveying our member programs. If you would like to complete an MCBW legislative priorities survey and are a MCBW member program, please contact ThaoMee Xiong at txiong@mcbw.org 

 

Tools and Links for Public Policy or Legislative Advocacy

MCBW Legislator Handbook on Domestic Violence

MCBW’s Advocate’s Guide to Legislative Action

Minnesota Council of Non Profits Public Policy Page

Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest

Minnesota State Government:

Governor Tim Pawlenty

Minnesota House of Representatives

Minnesota Attorney General

Minnesota Secretary of State
 
Track Your Own Bills:

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/leg/billsublogin.asp

Links to the Federal Government:

United States House of Representatives

United States Senate

National Public Policy Resources on Domestic Violence:

Praxis International

Battered Women’s Justice Project

National Network to End Domestic Violence 

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence