Connecticut Catholic Conference releases report
on abortion trends in Connecticut

HARTFORD (01-21-2009) - On the eve of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Connecticut Catholic Conference, as the public policy office of the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut, announced efforts to seek changes in Connecticut’s abortion laws to better protect minor teenage girls.

The Connecticut Catholic Conference hosted a press conference to announce the release of its first annual report on abortion in Connecticut. The report presented completely new and not previously released information relating to abortion trends, State oversight and the growing abortion business in Connecticut.

The Conference also outlined several legislative initiatives it feels should be enacted in response to the serious concerns raised by the report. These initiatives will primarily focus on efforts to assist and protect minor teenage girls facing an unplanned pregnancy. Concerns about shortcomings in administrative oversight of the abortion industry were also discussed.

Click here to view full report (pdf).