AG Clark announced the release of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission’s annual report, including statistics, trends, and recommendations. The Commission, housed within the Attorney General’s Office, found that in 2023, seven of Vermont’s 29 homicides were related to domestic violence. Included in the Commission’s report are key recommendations, including addressing access to firearms, funding victim service positions for local law enforcement agencies, and expanding the use of lethality assessments statewide. "Reviewing the circumstances around the seven Vermonters who lost their lives to domestic violence is sobering and very sad. The work of the Commission provides us with an opportunity to make improvements to address domestic violence in our state, and ultimately, save lives. I want to thank the Commission for their work on this important matter, and members of the Legislature for supporting the Commission’s recommendations.” – AG Clark

https://ago.vermont.gov/blog/2025/01/22/attorney-general-clark-announces-release-domestic-violence-fatality-report