REP. KATIE EYRE APPOINTED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION

AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE

HILLSBORO – Gov. John Kitzhaber has appointed Rep. Katie Eyre (R-Hillsboro) to the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Task Force. The Governor made the appointment after Rep. Eyre and a bipartisan group of legislators urged him to reinstate the task force.

“I’m honored to serve on this important task force, which once again will work to improve the lives of at-risk women, children and families,” said Rep. Eyre, herself a survivor of domestic violence. “I applaud the Governor for reinstating the task force and I look forward to serving with other members to address this important issue.”

The task force is designed to bring together stakeholders to identify issues and priorities and to create a long-term strategic plan to eradicate domestic violence in Oregon. The 19-member group will make recommendations to the Governor and to the Oregon Legislature on service gaps and opportunities to improve system efficiency, prevention strategies, and performance and monitoring measures.

Members will represent various civic groups across the state, including nonprofit organizations, the Oregon State House and Senate, and state agencies like the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services.

“One in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime,” Rep. Eyre said. “Developing strategies to prevent domestic violence is critical to strengthening Oregon’s system of public safety. The task force will play a significant role in developing solutions for legislative action.”

REP. KATIE EYRE APPOINTED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION

AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE

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