Thank You For Joining Us On All Survivors Day
Join The Alliance and The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Sunday, Nov. 3 at state-wide rallies in front of three Connecticut cathedrals.
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Calling For Accountability From Lyft and Uber
The Alliance was joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal in demanding further background checks and an accessible reporting system.
VIEW MOREConnecticut reaches “full reform” through efforts to end sexual assault kit backlog
The Joyful Heart Foundation – a national organization working to end the backlog of untested sexual assault kits – announced that Connecticut has reached “full reform” of its sexual assault backlog. This means the state meets each of the organization’s six pillars of reform and now: 1) Counts untested sexual assault kits annually 2) Tests […]
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Misleading Marketing Behind “DIY” Sexual Assault Kits
The Alliance is joined by state Attorney General William Tong in questioning the development and marketing of “do-it-yourself” sexual assault kits to be sold online by companies such as MeToo Kits and The Preserve Group.
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Tattoo Event & Fundraiser
Phoenix Ink Tattoo will be hosting their second annual “Still Not Asking For It” event to fight the stigma survivors face within the tattoo community.
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Corazón Lastimado
This art project seeks to highlight the voices of Latina, Latino, and Latinx survivors of sexual violence. Join us on April 18th and help us grow our collection.
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A Time to Act
Join us at UConn School of Law on January 15, 2019 for a conference focused on campus sexual assault prevention and intervention. Tickets are just $35.
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We Stand with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and All Survivors
We watched as Dr. Blasey Ford shared her testimony of a traumatic sexual assault before the Senate Judiciary Committee and millions of Americans.
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We Believe Dr. Blasey Ford
Survivors, advocates and Senator Blumenthal called for a non-partisan and trauma-informed investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford’s allegations.
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Voices of Survival
We collected artwork and poems from survivors who wanted to share their stories during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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SAAM Info Booths
The Alliance and CT Department of Public Health teamed up to host an information booth at the Legislative Office Building.
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The Alliance Participates in the 2nd Annual Women’s March
Staff and volunteers provided resources and collected petition signatures. Our executive director spoke during the rally.
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3rd Annual Holiday Reception Photos
Photos are now viewable on our website and Facebook page. Happy holidays!
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5th Annual Breakfast Photos
Photos from our 5th Annual Breakfast are now online! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our event.
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SAAM Kick-Off and Lobby Day
Advocates, lawmakers and members of the general public came together for a special event and lobby day.
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2nd Annual Holiday Reception Photos
Photos from the holiday reception fundraiser are now available to view on our website.
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Where Do You Stand CT? A Call to Action
Men currently working in the field of sexual violence prevention will share their tools and techniques with other men throughout the state. Registration is open!
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Culturally Relevant Responses for Latinx Victims/Survivors
Advocates learned about some of the needs, barriers, and cultural dynamics when working with survivors of sexual violence in Latinx communities.
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Transforming Justice: A Training with Tiq and Kim Katrin Milan
This will be an in-depth look at the experience of sexual violence, emphasizing Black, Native and Latinx LGBTQ people.
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Advocates and Allies Kick Off SAAM with General Assembly Members
Advocates and allies gathered in Hartford on the National Day of Action to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Radio La Bomba Discusses Sexual Violence in Latinx Communities
Radio La Bomba invites one of our Victim Advocates to discuss sexual violence in Latinx communities on the Morning Show with DJ Metrix.
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GBS SAFE Program 5th Anniversary Celebration
On January 26th, the Gail Burns-Smith Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner Program marked its 5th anniversary.
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Alliance Holiday Fun at the Governor’s Residence
Community members celebrated the season at our holiday reception, hosted at the Governor’s Residence.
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CONNSACS Introduces Advocate Training for PREA
This training introduced advocates to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act and the types of facilities and programs in their community that house or serve incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons.
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Experts Discuss Ways to Set up an Effective, Compassionate Victim Notification System
Ilsa Knecht (Joyful Heart Foundation) and Natasha Alexenko (Natasha’s Justice Project) came to CONNSACS to share their experiences in setting up a trauma informed protocol for victim notification.
Join us for a Sneak Preview of “The Hunting Ground”
Trinity College, with the support of CONNSACS and other sponsors, will host two sneak previews of The Hunting Ground, two weeks before its theatrical release. On Wednesday March 4th at 7:30 and Sunday March 8th at 4:00pm.
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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.
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