The Gail Burns-Smith “Dare to Dream” Fund was established in 2004 upon the retirement of former CONNSACS Executive Director Gail Burns-Smith to honor her 22 years of service dedicated to ending sexual violence. The Fund is a scholarship/stipend granted annually to an individual whose work or study in the field of sexual violence most exemplifies Gail’s commitment to anti-sexual assault awareness, policy, prevention, and advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors.
Understanding Human Trafficking: Breaking the Chains of Exploitation
Every January, we recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—an annual reminder of an insidious issue that remains hidden in plain sight. Human trafficking isn’t just something that happens elsewhere—it’s happening in our communities, affecting people of...