PHOENIX – Felecia Rotellini is again demonstrating her commitment to public safety by speaking out on crimes against some of our most vulnerable citizens: children and abused women. First at the S.H.E. Counts/Arizona Foundation for Women candidate forum Monday, and today at the Crisis Nursery’s annual “Breaking the Cycle” luncheon, Rotellini is letting voters know how she will tackle one of the most critical public safety problems as Attorney General.

On Monday, Felecia Rotellini laid out a five-point plan of action to fight domestic violence, which includes:

• Assist counties to set up domestic violence courts, modeled after the successful drug courts already in place
• Urge the Arizona Legislature to put resources toward Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams to prepare a statewide assessment of the problem
• Increase public awareness of domestic violence and educate people on the warning signs, including the continuation and expansion of such programs as CUT IT OUT, which trains hair stylists to recognize the effects of domestic abuse
• Assist employers with guidelines and support to create policies to protect employees from domestic violence
• Support enforcement of victims’ rights laws through expanding the Attorney General’s Victim Services Program;

“Domestic violence is a widespread problem, and victims come from all walks of life and are both young and old,” said Felecia Rotellini. “With the economic stresses of Arizona’s recession, we can expect an increase in domestic violence crimes, and the next Attorney General needs to be ready to meet the challenge head on from the start.”

The announcement of Felecia Rotellini’s plan comes on the heels of numerous endorsements of her candidacy by law enforcement officials and organizations, who feel her experience and commitment to fighting crime makes her the best choice for Attorney General. They include nine of the state’s 15 sheriffs, as well as the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association and the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs.