Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking (GCSADVHT)

The Council is chaired by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and puts forth recommendations to advise the Governor on how to help individuals, children, and families of the Commonwealth live a life free of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The Council’s goals are to improve prevention for all, enhance support for those impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking, and hold perpetrators accountable.

The Council is comprised of experts from across the Commonwealth and has identified priorities with accompanying subcommittees: Assessment and Response, Early Interventions, Economic Mobility, Housing Stability, Human Trafficking, and Veterans, Military, and Families. The subcommittees review existing laws and programs and provide recommendations for improvement.

For emergency domestic violence support or if you need immediate help, call the SafeLink Hotline at 877-785-2020 (Advocates are available in Portuguese, Spanish, and Creole, as well as access to a language line with up to 130 languages)