“The 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade marked the passing of federal legislation that considerably violates women’s constitutional rights. CT Senators Murphy and Blumenthal are fighting back by proposing the Women’s Health Act.”
The Alliance
See “The Hunting Ground” Official Trailer
From the director of ‘The Invisible War’, comes a powerful film about campus sexual assault. Take a look at the trailer …full movie out in March!
The Debt
When terrible, abusive parents come crawling back, what do their grown children owe them?
Talking consent with your kids can be simple.
Check out this video for tips!
Penn State Still Doesn’t Get It
“Suing to restore Paterno’s wins revealed a lapse of judgment on the part of Penn State supporters.”
Hundreds Join CONNSACS for Annual Meeting & Breakfast
On Thursday, April 17, over 100 sexual assault victim advocates and community service providers joined CONNSACS for our Annual Meeting & Breakfast at the Pond House in West Hartford.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Check out events that are happening statewide.
CONNSACS Sponsors the Mandell JCC New England Premiere and Campus Screening of Brave Miss World
Join CONNSACS staff for “Reel Talk” following the 18th Annual Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival New England premier of Brave Miss World.
Apply now for the Gail Burns-Smith “Dare to Dream” Scholarship/Stipend
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.
Connecticut Lawmakers Make Campus Sexual Assault a Priority
On Tuesday, February 11th, lawmakers held a public hearing on the proposed bill which seeks to improve the response to victims of sexual assault and increase prevention education and training at all Connecticut institutions of higher education.
2014 Legislative Session Begins
With the 2014 Legistative Session underway, take a look at CONNSACS’ legislative priorities.
CONNSACS Engages Media in New Campaign to Address Sexual Violence in Latin@ Communities
CONNSACS hosted a Media event with Connecticut’s leading Latin@ reporters to share and discuss new materials, messages, and outreach to Latin@ communities in Connecticut.
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